Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Transport Fever 2
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Transport Fever 2 both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 2 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019). Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% 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
 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 |  Transport Fever 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (311 reviews) | 89.6% positive (10,269 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Si7 Studio | Urban Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 2 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019).
- Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% positive).
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Transport Fever 2 (7.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Transport Fever 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Transport Fever 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or Transport Fever 2?
- On Steam reviews Transport Fever 2 scores higher (89.6% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% 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 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or Transport Fever 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) 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 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Transport Fever 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.