Choose MakeRoom
Choose MakeRoom if you want an Indie and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MakeRoom launched in 2025.
MakeRoom vs Train Sim
MakeRoom and Train Sim 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. MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Train Sim (2026). MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Train Sim has no Deck rating yet. 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
Choose Train Sim if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Train Sim launched in 2026.
Both MakeRoom and Train Sim sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, and Save Anytime, 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
 MakeRoom |  Train Sim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (699 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenney | 3583 Bytes |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Train Sim (2026).
- MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Train Sim has no Deck rating yet.
MakeRoom vs Train Sim — FAQ
- Should I play MakeRoom or Train Sim first?
- If you want chronology, MakeRoom (2025) came out before Train Sim (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 MakeRoom and Train Sim 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 MakeRoom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MakeRoom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Train Sim doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.