Choose Train Sim World® 3
Choose Train Sim World® 3 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.5% positive across 1,563 reviews.
Train Sim World® 3 vs Train Sim World® 7
Train Sim World® 3 and Train Sim World® 7 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. Train Sim World® 3 (2022) is 4 years older than Train Sim World® 7 (2026). Train Sim World® 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.5% positive) than Train Sim World® 7 (67.1% 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 Train Sim World® 7
Choose Train Sim World® 7 if you want the Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Train Sim World® 7 launched in 2026.
Both Train Sim World® 3 and Train Sim World® 7 sit in 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
 Train Sim World® 3 |  Train Sim World® 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.5% positive (1,563 reviews) | 67.1% positive (517 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | Dovetail Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 3 (2022) is 4 years older than Train Sim World® 7 (2026).
- Train Sim World® 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.5% positive) than Train Sim World® 7 (67.1% positive).
- Train Sim World® 3 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 7 (24.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Train Sim World® 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Sim World® 7 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Sim World® 3 vs Train Sim World® 7 — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Sim World® 3 or Train Sim World® 7 ?
- On Steam reviews Train Sim World® 3 scores higher (75.5% positive) than Train Sim World® 7 (67.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Train Sim World® 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Train Sim World® 3 or Train Sim World® 7 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 3 (2022) came out before Train Sim World® 7 (2026). 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 Train Sim World® 3 and Train Sim World® 7 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.
- Does Train Sim World® 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Train Sim World® 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Train Sim World® 7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.