Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Coal Mining Simulator
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Coal Mining Simulator 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 6 years older than Coal Mining Simulator (2023). Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (65.9% positive) than Coal Mining Simulator (40% 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 Coal Mining Simulator
Choose Coal Mining Simulator if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Coal Mining Simulator launched in 2023.
Both Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Coal Mining Simulator sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, 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 Mechanic Simulator 2017 |  Coal Mining Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (311 reviews) | 40% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Si7 Studio | GamePlanet |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 6 years older than Coal Mining Simulator (2023).
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 scores higher on Steam reviews (65.9% positive) than Coal Mining Simulator (40% positive).
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Coal Mining Simulator (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Coal Mining Simulator is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Coal Mining Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or Coal Mining Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) came out before Coal Mining Simulator (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 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Coal Mining Simulator 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.