Choose A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator
Choose A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator launched in 2015.
A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator vs Train Fever
A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator 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. Train Fever (2014) is 1 year older than A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator (2015). A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (63.8% positive) than Train Fever (57.4% 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 Fever
Choose Train Fever if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 1,267 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator 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 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator |  Train Fever | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.8% positive (58 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.
- Train Fever (2014) is 1 year older than A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator (2015).
- A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (63.8% positive) than Train Fever (57.4% positive).
A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator vs Train Fever — FAQ
- Should I play A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator or Train Fever first?
- If you want chronology, Train Fever (2014) came out before A-Train 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator (2015). 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 9 V4.0 : Japan Rail Simulator 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.