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Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ vs Transport Fever 2

Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ and Transport Fever 2 both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ (2015) is 4 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019). Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ (85.5% 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 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™

Choose Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ launched in 2015.

Choose Transport Fever 2

Choose Transport Fever 2 if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.6% positive across 10,269 reviews.

Both Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ and Transport Fever 2 sit in Strategy and 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

Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ vs Transport Fever 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ — Steam game coverChris Sawyer's Locomotion™Transport Fever 2 — Steam game coverTransport Fever 2
Released20152019
GenresStrategy, SimulationStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price5.99 USD39.99 USD
Steam reviews85.5% positive (379 reviews)89.6% positive (10,269 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersChris SawyerUrban Games

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Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ vs Transport Fever 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ or Transport Fever 2?
On Steam reviews Transport Fever 2 scores higher (89.6% positive) than Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ (85.5% 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 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ or Transport Fever 2 first?
If you want chronology, Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ (2015) 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 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ and Transport Fever 2 similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.
Does Transport Fever 2 have multiplayer like Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™?
No. Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Transport Fever 2 is listed as single-player only.
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