Games like ZDSimulator
If ZDSimulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Train Sim World® 6, Tickets, Please! and The Tram — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its deep locomotive troubleshooting matters, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Steam players who put hours into ZDSimulator also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Train Sim World® 6
WHY THIS
Shares physics simulation, mod support, realistic and an atmospheric mood with ZDSimulator.
Top pick for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Embark on your next journey and discover the joy of train simulation. Be ready for anything as you master formidable trains across 3 new routes. Unlock new skills and expand your hobby - Expect the Unexpected in Train Sim World 6!
Tickets, Please!
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Become a train conductor and run your own train in a relaxed cozy simulation! Check tickets, keep everything clean, repair defects, and upgrade your train. Experience humorous chaos on rails in a relaxed yet hectic single-player experience.
The Tram
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
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.
Subtransit Drive
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Drive trains on real-world subway routes in an advanced simulator with realistic physics and fully functional systems. Explore underground networks alone or in cross-platform multiplayer.
Train Simulator 1890
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Run your own railway business! Restore your main station, keep it clean, stock shop shelves, and check tickets. Buy new wagons, decorate them inside and out, and transport passengers or cargo. Throw coal, push levers, control the steam, and drive your train to grow your railway empire.
Railroader
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ZDSimulator.
Ranked #6 for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!
Train Sim World® 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ZDSimulator.
Ranked #7 for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with ZDSimulator.
Ranked #8 for ZDSimulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
SimRail is new, advanced railway simulator. Master high-speed long-distance EMU, heavy freight hauls and suburban trains. Travel 500 km of geodetic-data based real routes. Become train dispatcher and control the traffic according to the schedule or cooperate with other players on multiplayer mode.
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Train Sim World® 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ZDSimulator.
Reviewers of ZDSimulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with ZDSimulator.
Reviewers of ZDSimulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Much more than just a train driving simulator. Build, drive and operate the railroad of your dreams with Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.
Train Train Train
WHY THIS
Reviewers of ZDSimulator cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Train Train Train is a game about managing train networks in various smol cute 3d worlds. Lay down tracks, upgrade intersections and don't bonk the sheep. Do not be deceived, this game can be as tough as it is cute.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ZDSimulator at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Kerbal Space Program
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Noita
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
FTL: Faster Than Light
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~82% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Don't Starve
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under ZDSimulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
OnlyCans: Thirst Date
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Feel The Fizz Inside You™ with the brand new Shize™ Collection!
93, Kuindzhi
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.
DORONKO WANKO
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
Landfall Archives
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!
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Frequently asked about ZDSimulator
- Does ZDSimulator run on Steam Deck?
- ZDSimulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does ZDSimulator cost?
- ZDSimulator is listed on Steam at 16.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does ZDSimulator have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — ZDSimulator supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to ZDSimulator?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ZDSimulator are Train Sim World® 6, Tickets, Please!, The Tram.
- Who developed ZDSimulator?
- ZDSimulator was developed by ZDSimulator Team.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on ZDSimulator.
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