Choose Train Simulator Classic
Choose Train Simulator Classic if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 10,602 Steam reviews back the pick.
Train Simulator Classic vs OMSI 2: Steam Edition
Train Simulator Classic and OMSI 2: Steam 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. OMSI 2: Steam Edition (2013) is 2 years older than Train Simulator Classic (2015). OMSI 2: Steam Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% 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 OMSI 2: Steam Edition
Choose OMSI 2: Steam Edition if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.9% positive across 2,392 reviews.
Both Train Simulator Classic and OMSI 2: Steam 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 |  OMSI 2: Steam Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 20.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.4% positive (10,602 reviews) | 81.9% positive (2,392 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | MR-Software GbR |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- OMSI 2: Steam Edition (2013) is 2 years older than Train Simulator Classic (2015).
- OMSI 2: Steam Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Train Simulator Classic (73.4% positive).
- OMSI 2: Steam Edition is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Train Simulator Classic (20.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Train Simulator Classic is Deck Playable, OMSI 2: Steam Edition is Deck Unsupported.
Train Simulator Classic vs OMSI 2: Steam Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Simulator Classic or OMSI 2: Steam Edition?
- On Steam reviews OMSI 2: Steam Edition scores higher (81.9% positive) than Train Simulator Classic (73.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, OMSI 2: Steam Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Train Simulator Classic or OMSI 2: Steam Edition first?
- If you want chronology, OMSI 2: Steam Edition (2013) came out before Train Simulator Classic (2015). 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 OMSI 2: Steam 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.