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American Truck Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator

American Truck Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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. American Truck Simulator (2016) is 9 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than American Truck Simulator (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 American Truck Simulator

Choose American Truck Simulator if you want an Indie game with Surround Sound, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 91,834 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Metrogether Train Simulator

Choose Metrogether Train Simulator if you want the Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.

Both American Truck Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort, 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

American Truck Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator — Steam metadata comparison
American Truck Simulator — Steam game coverAmerican Truck SimulatorMetrogether Train Simulator — Steam game coverMetrogether Train Simulator
Released20162025
GenresIndie, SimulationSimulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews97.3% positive (91,834 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSCS SoftwarecamelCase Games

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American Truck Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ

Should I play American Truck Simulator or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
If you want chronology, American Truck Simulator (2016) came out before Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). 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 American Truck Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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.
Do both American Truck Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: American Truck Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Metrogether Train Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
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