Choose ShiodomeTrainSimulator
Choose ShiodomeTrainSimulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShiodomeTrainSimulator launched in 2023.
ShiodomeTrainSimulator vs Train Sim World® 7
ShiodomeTrainSimulator and Train Sim World® 7 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 3 years older than Train Sim World® 7 (2026). ShiodomeTrainSimulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 7 (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 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 Sim World® 7
Choose Train Sim World® 7 if you want the Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Train Sim World® 7 launched in 2026.
Both ShiodomeTrainSimulator and Train Sim World® 7 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 Sim World® 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 68.3% positive (602 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 汐留姉妹 | Dovetail Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- ShiodomeTrainSimulator (2023) is 3 years older than Train Sim World® 7 (2026).
- ShiodomeTrainSimulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 7 (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
ShiodomeTrainSimulator vs Train Sim World® 7 — FAQ
- Should I play ShiodomeTrainSimulator or Train Sim World® 7 first?
- If you want chronology, ShiodomeTrainSimulator (2023) came out before Train Sim World® 7 (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 ShiodomeTrainSimulator and Train Sim World® 7 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.