Choose Project13: Nightwatch
Choose Project13: Nightwatch if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Project13: Nightwatch launched in 2024.
Project13: Nightwatch vs Night Train Simulator: Blackout
Project13: Nightwatch and Night Train Simulator: Blackout both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Project13: Nightwatch (2024) is 2 years older than Night Train Simulator: Blackout (2026). 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 Night Train Simulator: Blackout
Choose Night Train Simulator: Blackout if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Night Train Simulator: Blackout launched in 2026.
Both Project13: Nightwatch and Night Train Simulator: Blackout sit in Indie and 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
 Project13: Nightwatch |  Night Train Simulator: Blackout | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DRYBREAD, VirtualVillain | NimbleGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Project13: Nightwatch (2024) is 2 years older than Night Train Simulator: Blackout (2026).
Project13: Nightwatch vs Night Train Simulator: Blackout — FAQ
- Should I play Project13: Nightwatch or Night Train Simulator: Blackout first?
- If you want chronology, Project13: Nightwatch (2024) came out before Night Train Simulator: Blackout (2026). 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 Project13: Nightwatch and Night Train Simulator: Blackout similar?
- They overlap on 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.