Choose The next train is
Choose The next train is if you want the Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The next train is launched in 2026.
The next train is vs Speed Rivals - Model Trains
The next train is and Speed Rivals - Model Trains both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2026. Speed Rivals - Model Trains has co-op; The next train is does not. 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 Speed Rivals - Model Trains
Choose Speed Rivals - Model Trains if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Speed Rivals - Model Trains launched in 2026.
Both The next train is and Speed Rivals - Model Trains sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 The next train is |  Speed Rivals - Model Trains | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | overload Games | BabelGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Speed Rivals - Model Trains has co-op; The next train is does not.
The next train is vs Speed Rivals - Model Trains — FAQ
- Are The next train is and Speed Rivals - Model Trains similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 The next train is have multiplayer like Speed Rivals - Model Trains?
- No. Speed Rivals - Model Trains supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while The next train is is listed as single-player only.