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Games like Train Sim World® 2020

  • 17 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Train Sim World® 2020 also play

The closest matches to Train Sim World® 2020: Train Sim World® 2, Train Simulator Classic, Train Sim World® 3, Transport Fever, and Derail Valley. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also Trains and Driving, like Train Sim World 2020.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2020
  2. Rank 03

    Why this

    Shares dlc driven content with Train Sim World 2020.

    • $24.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2022
  1. Rank 05

    Derail Valley

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2019
  2. Rank 06

    Railroader

    Why this: Also Trains and America, like Train Sim World 2020.

    • $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2023
  3. Rank 08

    Bus Simulator 18

    Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Train Sim World 2020.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2018

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Train Sim World® 2020

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Train Sim World® 2

    Also Trains and Driving, like Train Sim World 2020.

    • 78% of 2,865 reviews
  2. 2
    Train Simulator Classic

    Genres: Simulation

    • 73% of 10,602 reviews
  3. 3
    Train Sim World® 3

    Shares dlc driven content with Train Sim World 2020.

    • 75% of 1,563 reviews
  4. 4
    Transport Fever

    Genres: Simulation

    • 81% of 4,153 reviews
  5. 5
    Derail Valley

    Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation

    • 96% of 5,882 reviews
  6. 6
    Railroader

    Also Trains and America, like Train Sim World 2020.

    • 97% of 2,747 reviews
  7. 7
    SimRail - The Railway Simulator

    Genres: Simulation

    • 81% of 902 reviews
  8. 8
    Bus Simulator 18

    Same nostalgic mood as Train Sim World 2020.

    • 80% of 1,900 reviews
  9. 9
    Railway Empire

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 80% of 3,732 reviews
  10. 10
    Diesel Railcar Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 95% of 219 reviews
  11. 11
    American Truck Simulator

    Also America and Driving, like Train Sim World 2020.

    • 97% of 91,834 reviews
  12. 12
    Train Mechanic Simulator 2017

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 66% of 311 reviews
  13. 13
    Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

    Genres: Simulation

    • 81% of 1,529 reviews
  14. 14
    Train Station Renovation

    Same relaxing mood as Train Sim World 2020.

    • 84% of 896 reviews
  15. 15
    Fernbus Simulator

    Genres: Simulation, Casual

    • 65% of 1,396 reviews
  16. 16
    Farming Simulator 19

    Genres: Simulation

    • 94% of 23,968 reviews
  17. 17
    Project CARS

    Genres: Sports, Simulation, Racing

    • 74% of 3,968 reviews
  18. 18
    Railroads Online

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 76% of 4,317 reviews
  19. 19
    Train Life: A Railway Simulator

    Genres: Simulation

    • 55% of 454 reviews
  20. 20
    Train Fever

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 57% of 1,267 reviews
  21. 21
    OMSI 2: Steam Edition

    Genres: Simulation, Casual

    • 82% of 2,392 reviews
  22. 22
    Euro Truck Simulator 2

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 97% of 140,442 reviews
  23. 23
    World of Subways 4 – New York Line 7

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 68% of 192 reviews
  24. 24
    theHunter: Call of the Wild™

    Genres: Sports, Adventure, Simulation

    • 90% of 61,954 reviews
Train Sim World® 2020 — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: Dovetail Games
  • Price: $12.99checked Nov 5
  • Steam Deck: Deck Playable
  • 72% of 2,721 reviews
  • Genres: Simulation
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Freedom to explore environments at will
  • Locomotives feel like distinct characters
  • Realistic controls and tutorials
  • Contemplative
  • Immersive
  • Nostalgic

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About Train Sim World® 2020

The closest matches to Train Sim World® 2020: Train Sim World® 2, Train Simulator Classic, Train Sim World® 3, Transport Fever, and Derail Valley. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Train Sim World® 2020 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Train Sim World® 2, Train Simulator Classic and Train Sim World® 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, immersive and nostalgic, and single out its dlc driven content and first person perspective. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

Train Sim World 2020 is a simulation game released in 2017 by Dovetail Games, currently priced at $12.99 USD and marked as Playable on Steam Deck. The core experience centers on operating trains using procedural systems, with first-person perspective cabs, free-mode exploration across open-world routes, and timetable services that provide hundreds of hours of gameplay. Players describe the atmosphere as contemplative and nostalgic, and highlight that locomotives feel like distinct characters with their own operational personalities. The game is solo-only with a chill difficulty profile and a massive length suited to sit-down sessions. Reviewers note the realistic controls and thorough tutorials help newcomers learn complex procedures. Content expands through DLC-driven additions, and the game holds a 72% positive rating from 2,721 Steam reviews.

About Train Sim World® 2020: Train Sim World is an immersive first-person simulator perfect for everyone, with complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and hours of gameplay. Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master new skills.

Is Train Sim World® 2020 worth buying?

  • 72% of 2,721 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 8).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 56 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 20 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
  • Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“This game was abandoned by the devs. Just like every year. Buyer beware, this Dev is committed to slapping a new number on their product every year a la Fifa”
2 h played
“With a sequel coming out every few years and the amount of paid extra content it feels like FIFA now.”
64 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Train Sim World® 2, Train Simulator Classic, Train Sim World® 3

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Frequently asked about Train Sim World® 2020

Can I run it?

Does Train Sim World® 2020 run on Steam Deck?

Train Sim World® 2020 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.

How much does Train Sim World® 2020 cost?

Train Sim World® 2020 is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Train Sim World® 2020?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Train Sim World® 2020 are Train Sim World® 2, Train Simulator Classic, Train Sim World® 3.

Who developed Train Sim World® 2020?

Train Sim World® 2020 was developed by Dovetail Games and published by Dovetail Games - TSW.