Single-player games like Train Simulator 1890
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Train Simulator 1890, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Transport Fever
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
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The Tram
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
Discover tram driving on routes inspired by Eastern and Central Europe of the 2000s. Realistic physics, demanding weather and operating conditions, and a richly detailed city turn every trip into a true driver’s challenge.
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Diesel Railcar Simulator
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.
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Back in Service: a Metro Driver
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Train Simulator 1890.
Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays?
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Rolling Line
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made maps, including 1000s of player-made maps and mods on the Steam Workshop! Play solo and in multiplayer, both in virtual reality and on PC!
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Trainz Plus
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! And with Trainz Plus memberships, you get more content, more features and the latest Trainz has to offer!
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Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
Take your opportunity as real Train Mechanic. Find locomotives around game world that needs your help and repair them in one of 3 workshops localized in huge 25 km2 open world. You will be face all types of damages in all genres of trains: Diesel, Electric and even Old-School Steam units.
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Train Simulator Classic
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Train Simulator 1890.
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
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Gravity Was A Mistake
Single-player alternative to Train Simulator 1890 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Train Simulator 1890.
A physics-based co-op climbing experience.