Choose JR EAST Train Simulator
Choose JR EAST Train Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. JR EAST Train Simulator launched in 2022.
JR EAST Train Simulator vs Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line
JR EAST Train Simulator and Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line 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. JR EAST Train Simulator (2022) is 1 year older than Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line (2023). Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than JR EAST Train Simulator (75.4% 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 Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line
Choose Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line launched in 2023.
Both JR EAST Train Simulator and Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line 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
 JR EAST Train Simulator |  Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 22.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (211 reviews) | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd. | Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- JR EAST Train Simulator (2022) is 1 year older than Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line (2023).
- Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than JR EAST Train Simulator (75.4% positive).
- Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than JR EAST Train Simulator (8.99 USD vs. 22.99 USD).
- JR EAST Train Simulator is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line has no Deck rating yet.
JR EAST Train Simulator vs Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line — FAQ
- Should I play JR EAST Train Simulator or Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line first?
- If you want chronology, JR EAST Train Simulator (2022) came out before Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line (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 JR EAST Train Simulator and Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line 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.