Single-player games like ZDSimulator
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to ZDSimulator, 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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Back in Service: a Metro Driver
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
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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Train Sim World® 6
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Diesel Railcar Simulator
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
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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SubwaySim 2
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Explore the three most picturesque underground lines in Germany! The Berlin U1/U3 and the Hamburg U3 are waiting for you. Immerse yourself in everyday life in the two German metropolises and discover famous sights such as Hamburg's harbour or Berlin's Oberbaum Bridge.
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SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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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Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now you can collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 showcases a range of high quality routes, sessions and trains to drive, plus all the scenery you need to make your own masterpiece.
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Railroader
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Transport Fever
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with ZDSimulator.
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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Train Sim World® 2
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Train Train Train
Single-player alternative to ZDSimulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.