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 Train Sim World® 2020
Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World® 2020 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 2 years older than Train Sim World® 2020 (2017). Train Simulator Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Train Sim World® 2020 (72.4% 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 Train Sim World® 2020
Choose Train Sim World® 2020 if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,721 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World® 2020 sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (73.4% vs 72.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Train Simulator Classic |  Train Sim World® 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.4% positive (10,602 reviews) | 72.4% positive (2,721 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | Dovetail Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Simulator Classic (2015) is 2 years older than Train Sim World® 2020 (2017).
- Train Simulator Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Train Sim World® 2020 (72.4% positive).
- Train Sim World® 2020 is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Train Simulator Classic (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Train Simulator Classic vs Train Sim World® 2020 — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Simulator Classic or Train Sim World® 2020?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Train Simulator Classic sits at 73.4% positive (10,602 reviews), Train Sim World® 2020 at 72.4% (2,721). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Train Simulator Classic or Train Sim World® 2020 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Simulator Classic (2015) came out before Train Sim World® 2020 (2017). 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 Train Sim World® 2020 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.