Choose Train Sim World® 6
Choose Train Sim World® 6 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.5% positive across 600 reviews.
Train Sim World® 6 vs Train Sim World® 7
Train Sim World® 6 and Train Sim World® 7 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. Train Sim World® 6 (2025) is 1 year older than Train Sim World® 7 (2026). Train Sim World® 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.5% positive) than Train Sim World® 7 (67.4% 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 Train Sim World® 7
Choose Train Sim World® 7 if you want the Color Alternatives and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. Train Sim World® 7 launched in 2026.
Both Train Sim World® 6 and Train Sim World® 7 sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 Sim World® 6 |  Train Sim World® 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.5% positive (600 reviews) | 67.4% positive (556 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | Dovetail Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 6 (2025) is 1 year older than Train Sim World® 7 (2026).
- Train Sim World® 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.5% positive) than Train Sim World® 7 (67.4% positive).
- Train Sim World® 6 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 7 (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Train Sim World® 6 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Sim World® 7 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Sim World® 6 vs Train Sim World® 7 — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Sim World® 6 or Train Sim World® 7 ?
- On Steam reviews Train Sim World® 6 scores higher (78.5% positive) than Train Sim World® 7 (67.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Train Sim World® 6 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 Sim World® 6 or Train Sim World® 7 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 6 (2025) came out before Train Sim World® 7 (2026). 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 Sim World® 6 and Train Sim World® 7 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.
- Does Train Sim World® 6 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Train Sim World® 6 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Train Sim World® 7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.