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A列車で行こう8 vs Times of Progress

A列車で行こう8 and Times of Progress 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. 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 A列車で行こう8

Choose A列車で行こう8 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A列車で行こう8 launched in 2015.

Choose Times of Progress

Choose Times of Progress if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls.

Both A列車で行こう8 and Times of Progress 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列車で行こう8 vs Times of Progress — Steam metadata comparison
A列車で行こう8 — Steam game coverA列車で行こう8Times of Progress — Steam game coverTimes of Progress
Released2015
GenresSimulationStrategy, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersARTDINKPressing Thumbs Games

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A列車で行こう8 vs Times of Progress — FAQ

Are A列車で行こう8 and Times of Progress 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.
A列車で行こう8 vs Times of Progress — Verdict (2026) · imho.run