Choose Trainz Plus
Choose Trainz Plus if it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trainz Plus launched in 2022.
Trainz Plus vs Infinite Rails
Trainz Plus and Infinite Rails both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Trainz Plus (2022) is 3 years older than Infinite Rails (2025). Infinite Rails scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Trainz Plus (82.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Infinite Rails
Choose Infinite Rails if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Infinite Rails launched in 2025.
Both Trainz Plus and Infinite Rails sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Trainz Plus |  Infinite Rails | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (82 reviews) | 86.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | N3V Games | Benjamin Voráč |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Trainz Plus (2022) is 3 years older than Infinite Rails (2025).
- Infinite Rails scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Trainz Plus (82.9% positive).
- Trainz Plus is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Infinite Rails (7.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Trainz Plus is Deck Unsupported, Infinite Rails is Deck Playable.
Trainz Plus vs Infinite Rails — FAQ
- Should I play Trainz Plus or Infinite Rails first?
- If you want chronology, Trainz Plus (2022) came out before Infinite Rails (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Trainz Plus and Infinite Rails similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Trainz Plus and Infinite Rails have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Trainz Plus ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Infinite Rails ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.