Choose Train Fever
Choose Train Fever if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,267 Steam reviews back the pick.
Train Fever vs Transport Fever 2
Train Fever and Transport Fever 2 both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Train Fever (2014) is 5 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019). Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% 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 Transport Fever 2
Choose Transport Fever 2 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.6% positive across 10,269 reviews.
Both Train Fever and Transport Fever 2 sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Train Fever |  Transport Fever 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.4% positive (1,267 reviews) | 89.6% positive (10,269 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Urban Games | Urban Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Train Fever (2014) is 5 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019).
- Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Train Fever (57.4% positive).
- Train Fever is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Transport Fever 2 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Transport Fever 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Train Fever has no Deck rating yet.
Train Fever vs Transport Fever 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Fever or Transport Fever 2?
- On Steam reviews Transport Fever 2 scores higher (89.6% positive) than Train Fever (57.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Transport Fever 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Train Fever or Transport Fever 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Fever (2014) came out before Transport Fever 2 (2019). 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 Train Fever and Transport Fever 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.