Rank 01Why this
Also Trains and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Train Simulator Classic
- 18 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Train Simulator Classic also play
The closest matches to Train Simulator Classic: Train Sim World® 2020, Transport Fever, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022, Rolling Line, and Train Frontier Classic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2022
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Train Frontier Classic
Why this: Shares rolling stock customization with Train Simulator Classic.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Train Simulator Classic
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Shares rolling stock customization with Train Simulator Classic.
- 89% of 215 reviews
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Shares time management with Train Simulator Classic.
- 97% of 76 reviews
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Also Transportation and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic.
- 97% of 91,834 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Dovetail Games
- Price: $5.99−80%checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 73% of 10,602 reviews
- Genres: Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Community creates hundreds of steam engines
- Driving a train feels like a different world
- Endless routes and add ons keep content fresh
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic.
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Why this: Shares route exploration with Train Simulator Classic.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Train Simulator Classic.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Dovetail Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic.
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Why this: Same cozy mood as Train Simulator Classic.
About Train Simulator Classic
The closest matches to Train Simulator Classic: Train Sim World® 2020, Transport Fever, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022, Rolling Line, and Train Frontier Classic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Train Simulator Classic is your kind of game, the closest matches are Train Sim World® 2020, Transport Fever and Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its rolling stock customization and route exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Train Simulator Classic is a long-running railway simulation released in 2015 by Dovetail Games, priced at $29.99 USD and marked playable on Steam Deck. The core experience centers on operating locomotives across routes worldwide, with mechanics spanning rolling-stock customization, route exploration, scenario design, signal interpretation, and time management. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, cozy, nostalgic, and relaxing, noting that community creators produce hundreds of additional locomotives, that driving a train feels immersive, that endless routes and add-ons keep content fresh, and that a straightforward design makes it accessible for long sessions. The simulation holds a 73% positive rating from over 10,600 Steam reviews.
About Train Simulator Classic: The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Is Train Simulator Classic worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 10,602 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 80% positive across 69 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 80% off, now $5.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 37 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 31 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Community creates hundreds of steam engines
- Driving a train feels like a different world
- Endless routes and add ons keep content fresh
- Simple design makes it accessible for long term play
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game, really is unique. It has SO many problems. Problems that could be fixed with just a little TLC. It lacks solid optimization. When its working, its draws me in for hours. Once things become to "complicated" for the game to run…”
“i used to like this game and to play it casually but idk what happened at some point, now the game is completely unplayable. it crashes or freezes as soon as i get into an scenario or i press a button (and it's not my pc cause other stuff…”
People who play it also play: Train Sim World® 2020, Transport Fever, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
Frequently asked about Train Simulator Classic
Can I run it?
Does Train Simulator Classic run on Steam Deck?
Train Simulator Classic is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Train Simulator Classic cost?
Train Simulator Classic is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Train Simulator Classic?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Train Simulator Classic are Train Sim World® 2020, Transport Fever, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022.
Who developed Train Simulator Classic?
Train Simulator Classic was developed by Dovetail Games and published by Dovetail Games - Trains, Dovetail Games.