Choose JR EAST Train Simulator
Choose JR EAST Train Simulator if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. JR EAST Train Simulator launched in 2022.
JR EAST Train Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator
JR EAST Train Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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 3 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than JR EAST Train Simulator (17.99 USD vs. 22.99 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 Metrogether Train Simulator
Choose Metrogether Train Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 22% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.
Both JR EAST Train Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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 |  Metrogether Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 22.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (211 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd. | camelCase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- JR EAST Train Simulator (2022) is 3 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025).
- Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than JR EAST Train Simulator (17.99 USD vs. 22.99 USD).
- Metrogether Train Simulator has co-op; JR EAST Train Simulator does not.
- Steam Deck: JR EAST Train Simulator is Deck Unsupported, Metrogether Train Simulator is Deck Playable.
JR EAST Train Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play JR EAST Train Simulator or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, JR EAST Train Simulator (2022) came out before Metrogether Train Simulator (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 JR EAST Train Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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 JR EAST Train Simulator have multiplayer like Metrogether Train Simulator?
- No. Metrogether Train Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while JR EAST Train Simulator is listed as single-player only.