Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Train Simulator 1890
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Train Simulator 1890 both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. 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 Simulator 1890
Choose Train Simulator 1890 if you want an Adventure experience.
Both Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Train Simulator 1890 sit in 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 |  Train Simulator 1890 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (311 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Si7 Studio | Sentric |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Train Simulator 1890 — FAQ
- Are Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Train Simulator 1890 similar?
- They overlap on 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.