Choose ShiodomeTrainSimulator
Choose ShiodomeTrainSimulator if you want an Early Access experience. ShiodomeTrainSimulator launched in 2023.
ShiodomeTrainSimulator vs Train Plus | トレインプラス
ShiodomeTrainSimulator and Train Plus | トレインプラス 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. ShiodomeTrainSimulator (2023) is 2 years older than Train Plus | トレインプラス (2025). Train Plus | トレインプラス is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than ShiodomeTrainSimulator (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Train Plus | トレインプラス
Choose Train Plus | トレインプラス if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Plus | トレインプラス launched in 2025.
Both ShiodomeTrainSimulator and Train Plus | トレインプラス 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
 ShiodomeTrainSimulator |  Train Plus | トレインプラス | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 汐留姉妹 | MFC STUDIO, KOSEI YASUDA |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- ShiodomeTrainSimulator (2023) is 2 years older than Train Plus | トレインプラス (2025).
- Train Plus | トレインプラス is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than ShiodomeTrainSimulator (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
ShiodomeTrainSimulator vs Train Plus | トレインプラス — FAQ
- Should I play ShiodomeTrainSimulator or Train Plus | トレインプラス first?
- If you want chronology, ShiodomeTrainSimulator (2023) came out before Train Plus | トレインプラス (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 ShiodomeTrainSimulator and Train Plus | トレインプラス 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.