Choose RFLEX
Choose RFLEX if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. RFLEX launched in 2015.
RFLEX vs Train Bandit
RFLEX and Train Bandit both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. RFLEX (2015) is 2 years older than Train Bandit (2017). RFLEX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Train Bandit (89.2% 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 Bandit
Choose Train Bandit if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Train Bandit launched in 2017.
Both RFLEX and Train Bandit sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 RFLEX |  Train Bandit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (144 reviews) | 89.2% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wesley LaFerriere | Rusty Moyher |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RFLEX (2015) is 2 years older than Train Bandit (2017).
- RFLEX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Train Bandit (89.2% positive).
- RFLEX is free; Train Bandit is paid (0.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: RFLEX is Deck Playable, Train Bandit is Deck Verified.
RFLEX vs Train Bandit — FAQ
- Should I play RFLEX or Train Bandit first?
- If you want chronology, RFLEX (2015) came out before Train Bandit (2017). 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 RFLEX and Train Bandit similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is RFLEX free?
- Yes — RFLEX is a free-to-play Steam title. Train Bandit is paid (0.99 USD).