RimWorld vs EEP Train Simulator Mission
RimWorld and EEP Train Simulator Mission both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. EEP Train Simulator Mission (2017) is 1 year older than RimWorld (2018). EEP Train Simulator Mission is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 RimWorld |  EEP Train Simulator Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (116,236 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ludeon Studios | Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- EEP Train Simulator Mission (2017) is 1 year older than RimWorld (2018).
- EEP Train Simulator Mission is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than RimWorld (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- RimWorld is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; EEP Train Simulator Mission has no Deck rating yet.
RimWorld vs EEP Train Simulator Mission — FAQ
- Should I play RimWorld or EEP Train Simulator Mission first?
- If you want chronology, EEP Train Simulator Mission (2017) came out before RimWorld (2018). 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 RimWorld and EEP Train Simulator Mission similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 RimWorld run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RimWorld is rated Deck Verified by Valve. EEP Train Simulator Mission doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.