Choose A-Train 8
Choose A-Train 8 if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. A-Train 8 launched in 2013.
A-Train 8 vs Train Fever
A-Train 8 and Train Fever 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. A-Train 8 (2013) is 1 year older than Train Fever (2014). Train Fever scores higher on Steam reviews (57.4% positive) than A-Train 8 (43.5% 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 Fever
Choose Train Fever if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 1,267 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both A-Train 8 and Train Fever 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
 A-Train 8 |  Train Fever | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.5% positive (23 reviews) | 57.4% positive (1,267 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARTDINK | Urban Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- A-Train 8 (2013) is 1 year older than Train Fever (2014).
- Train Fever scores higher on Steam reviews (57.4% positive) than A-Train 8 (43.5% positive).
- A-Train 8 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Train Fever (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- A-Train 8 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Fever has no Deck rating yet.
A-Train 8 vs Train Fever — FAQ
- Should I play A-Train 8 or Train Fever first?
- If you want chronology, A-Train 8 (2013) came out before Train Fever (2014). 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 A-Train 8 and Train Fever 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.
- Does A-Train 8 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A-Train 8 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Train Fever doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.