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Chinese Train Trip vs Russian Train Trip 2

Chinese Train Trip and Russian Train Trip 2 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Chinese Train Trip (2022) is 1 year older than Russian Train Trip 2 (2023). Russian Train Trip 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Chinese Train Trip (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Chinese Train Trip

Choose Chinese Train Trip if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Chinese Train Trip launched in 2022.

Choose Russian Train Trip 2

Choose Russian Train Trip 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Russian Train Trip 2 launched in 2023.

Both Chinese Train Trip and Russian Train Trip 2 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam, 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

Chinese Train Trip vs Russian Train Trip 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Chinese Train Trip — Steam game coverChinese Train TripRussian Train Trip 2 — Steam game coverRussian Train Trip 2
Released20222023
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersStop-TussiNStop-TussiN

Side by side

Chinese Train Trip vs Russian Train Trip 2 — FAQ

Should I play Chinese Train Trip or Russian Train Trip 2 first?
If you want chronology, Chinese Train Trip (2022) came out before Russian Train Trip 2 (2023). 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 Chinese Train Trip and Russian Train Trip 2 similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
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