Choose Train Simulator Classic
Choose Train Simulator Classic if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. 10,602 Steam reviews back the pick.
Train Simulator Classic vs ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
Train Simulator Classic and ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition 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. Train Simulator Classic (2015) is 4 years older than ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition (2019). ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Train Simulator Classic (73.4% positive). 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 ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
Choose ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition launched in 2019.
Both Train Simulator Classic and ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition 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
 Train Simulator Classic |  ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.4% positive (10,602 reviews) | 95.3% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | Carsten Hölscher |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Simulator Classic (2015) is 4 years older than ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition (2019).
- ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Train Simulator Classic (73.4% positive).
- Train Simulator Classic is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition (29.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Train Simulator Classic is Deck Playable, ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition is Deck Unsupported.
Train Simulator Classic vs ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Train Simulator Classic or ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Train Simulator Classic (2015) came out before ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition (2019). 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 Train Simulator Classic and ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition 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.