Choose CyberTD
Choose CyberTD if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. CyberTD launched in 2023.
CyberTD vs All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
CyberTD and All Aboard! The Train Defense Express both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. CyberTD (2023) is 2 years older than All Aboard! The Train Defense Express (2025). All Aboard! The Train Defense Express scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than CyberTD (61.5% 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 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express
Choose All Aboard! The Train Defense Express if you want the Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. All Aboard! The Train Defense Express launched in 2025.
Both CyberTD and All Aboard! The Train Defense Express sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 CyberTD |  All Aboard! The Train Defense Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (26 reviews) | 81.4% positive (145 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clockwork Origins | Likadev |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- CyberTD (2023) is 2 years older than All Aboard! The Train Defense Express (2025).
- All Aboard! The Train Defense Express scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than CyberTD (61.5% positive).
- All Aboard! The Train Defense Express is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CyberTD (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- CyberTD has co-op; All Aboard! The Train Defense Express does not.
- Steam Deck: CyberTD is Deck Playable, All Aboard! The Train Defense Express is Deck Verified.
CyberTD vs All Aboard! The Train Defense Express — FAQ
- Should I play CyberTD or All Aboard! The Train Defense Express first?
- If you want chronology, CyberTD (2023) came out before All Aboard! The Train Defense Express (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 CyberTD and All Aboard! The Train Defense Express similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 All Aboard! The Train Defense Express have multiplayer like CyberTD?
- No. CyberTD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while All Aboard! The Train Defense Express is listed as single-player only.