Games like Trainz™ Simulator 12
If Trainz™ Simulator 12 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Train Simulator Classic, Trainz: A New Era and Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its endless customization options, reverse compatible content creation and runs on ancient hardware. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Trainz™ Simulator 12: Released 2011. See also Trainz A New Era and TRS19.
Players who liked Trainz™ Simulator 12 also play
Steam players who put hours into Trainz™ Simulator 12 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Train Simulator Classic
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Top pick for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
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.
Trainz: A New Era
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Second-strongest match for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Our "Platinum Edition" bundle provides fantastic value for new or existing customers. Expand your Trainz collection with a huge range of additional routes, sessions, locos and rolling stock, all at 75% off the regular pricing.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Third-strongest match for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Much more than just a train driving simulator. Build, drive and operate the railroad of your dreams with Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.
Smart Train Simulator
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Hardcore railway driver simulator based on professional training systems. Operate trains and metro units with authentic controls, safety systems and regulations. Leave the cab, walk stations and depots, follow real procedures. No arcade — pure simulation.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a chill mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Ranked #5 for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now you can collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 showcases a range of high quality routes, sessions and trains to drive, plus all the scenery you need to make your own masterpiece.
Trainz Plus
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Ranked #6 for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! And with Trainz Plus memberships, you get more content, more features and the latest Trainz has to offer!
Junxions
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Answer your true calling as a traffic engineer in Junxions! Featuring comprehensive simulation, construction, and management tools, use careful planning to build roadways, railways, and walkways, and the complex interactions between them.
Back in Service: a Metro Driver
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Ranked #8 for Trainz™ Simulator 12 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays?
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Train Simulator Classic
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Reviewers of Trainz™ Simulator 12 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
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.
Ski-World Simulator
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Trainz™ Simulator 12 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
In Ski-World Simulator you are managing your own skiing area. Work with the snow cat and prepare the slopes to become a skier’s paradise! Make sure that your patrons have everything they want in order to earn money and increase the size of your skiing operation. The keys to ski-world success are in your hands!
Trainz: A New Era
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Reviewers of Trainz™ Simulator 12 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Our "Platinum Edition" bundle provides fantastic value for new or existing customers. Expand your Trainz collection with a huge range of additional routes, sessions, locos and rolling stock, all at 75% off the regular pricing.
Derail Valley
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Reviewers of Trainz™ Simulator 12 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Trainz™ Simulator 12 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
SimRail is new, advanced railway simulator. Master high-speed long-distance EMU, heavy freight hauls and suburban trains. Travel 500 km of geodetic-data based real routes. Become train dispatcher and control the traffic according to the schedule or cooperate with other players on multiplayer mode.
Train Sim World® 5
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Trainz™ Simulator 12 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Lab
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
Landfall Archives
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!
The Sims™ 4
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
Rec Room
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Crusader Kings II
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Supermarket Together
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
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More from N3V Games
Other recommendable Steam games by N3V Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Much more than just a train driving simulator. Build, drive and operate the railroad of your dreams with Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.
Trainz: A New Era
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Our "Platinum Edition" bundle provides fantastic value for new or existing customers. Expand your Trainz collection with a huge range of additional routes, sessions, locos and rolling stock, all at 75% off the regular pricing.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a chill mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now you can collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 showcases a range of high quality routes, sessions and trains to drive, plus all the scenery you need to make your own masterpiece.
Trainz Plus
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! And with Trainz Plus memberships, you get more content, more features and the latest Trainz has to offer!
Trainz: Classic Cabon City
WHY THIS
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Classic Cabon City is a large city with over 180 stations and a two-track system enabling full choice in the route to your destination. Drive two different Trams with their own cab and follow your route on the HUD interface, Switch junctions directly from the Driver's cabin and explore the vast city laid out before you.
Trainz Settle and Carlisle
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
We take you to one of the most famous and scenic British main lines at the time of the transition from steam to diesel power. With 10 different types of locomotives and dozens of rolling stock items at your disposal you decide what train to drive.
Trainz: Murchison 2
WHY THIS
Shares route building and a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12. Shares Simulation with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Murchison 2 is a merging of the original Narrow Gauge Murchison logging layout with an extensive Standard Gauge rail network. By incorporating landscape based on actual New Zealand electronic map data with specially developed Nature Series sets (animated waterfalls, river splines, textures, cliff splines, rail ledge splines, rock...
Trainz Trouble
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Another title from N3V Games, the studio behind Trainz™ Simulator 12.
Just one wrong move could spell disaster! Can you keep the wheels in motion as trains speed to their various destinations?
Frequently asked about Trainz™ Simulator 12
- Does Trainz™ Simulator 12 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Trainz™ Simulator 12 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to Trainz™ Simulator 12?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Trainz™ Simulator 12 are Train Simulator Classic, Trainz: A New Era, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.
- Who developed Trainz™ Simulator 12?
- Trainz™ Simulator 12 was developed by N3V Games.
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