Choose Euro Truck Simulator 2
Choose Euro Truck Simulator 2 if you want an Indie game with Surround Sound, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty. 140,442 Steam reviews back the pick.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Metrogether Train Simulator
Euro Truck Simulator 2 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. Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) is 13 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Euro Truck Simulator 2 (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Metrogether Train Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort, 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
 Euro Truck Simulator 2 |  Metrogether Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.5% positive (140,442 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SCS Software | camelCase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) is 13 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025).
- Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Euro Truck Simulator 2 (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Euro Truck Simulator 2 or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) 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 Euro Truck Simulator 2 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.
- Do both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Metrogether Train Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Euro Truck Simulator 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Metrogether Train Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Metrogether Train Simulator both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.