A-Train PC Classic vs Railway Empire 2
A-Train PC Classic and Railway Empire 2 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. A-Train PC Classic (2016) is 7 years older than Railway Empire 2 (2023). A-Train PC Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Railway Empire 2 (74.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 A-Train PC Classic |  Railway Empire 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (29 reviews) | 74.1% positive (1,044 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ARTDINK | Gaming Minds Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- A-Train PC Classic (2016) is 7 years older than Railway Empire 2 (2023).
- A-Train PC Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Railway Empire 2 (74.1% positive).
- A-Train PC Classic is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Railway Empire 2 (17.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Railway Empire 2 has co-op; A-Train PC Classic does not.
- Railway Empire 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A-Train PC Classic has no Deck rating yet.
A-Train PC Classic vs Railway Empire 2 — FAQ
- Should I play A-Train PC Classic or Railway Empire 2 first?
- If you want chronology, A-Train PC Classic (2016) came out before Railway Empire 2 (2023). 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 A-Train PC Classic and Railway Empire 2 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 A-Train PC Classic have multiplayer like Railway Empire 2?
- No. Railway Empire 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while A-Train PC Classic is listed as single-player only.