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Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm

Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 6 years older than Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm (2023). Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 Mechanic Simulator 2017

Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 if you want a Strategy experience. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.

Choose Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm

Choose Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm launched in 2023.

Both Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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 vs Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm — Steam metadata comparison
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 — Steam game coverTrain Mechanic Simulator 2017Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm — Steam game coverFarming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm
Released20172023
GenresStrategy, Indie, Simulation, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews65.9% positive (311 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSi7 StudioYusuf Islam Seyhan, Samet Acar

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Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm — FAQ

Should I play Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm first?
If you want chronology, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) came out before Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm (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 Farming Tractor Simulator: Big Farm similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.
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