Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs City Transport Simulator 2026
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and City Transport Simulator 2026 both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 9 years older than City Transport Simulator 2026 (2026). Both sit near 66% positive on Steam (Train Mechanic Simulator 2017: 311 reviews, City Transport Simulator 2026: 39). 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 City Transport Simulator 2026
Choose City Transport Simulator 2026 if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. City Transport Simulator 2026 launched in 2026.
Both Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and City Transport Simulator 2026 sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (65.9% vs 66.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 |  City Transport Simulator 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (311 reviews) | 66.7% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Si7 Studio | ViewApp |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 9 years older than City Transport Simulator 2026 (2026).
- Both sit near 66% positive on Steam (Train Mechanic Simulator 2017: 311 reviews, City Transport Simulator 2026: 39).
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than City Transport Simulator 2026 (7.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- City Transport Simulator 2026 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs City Transport Simulator 2026 — FAQ
- Should I play Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or City Transport Simulator 2026 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) came out before City Transport Simulator 2026 (2026). 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 City Transport Simulator 2026 similar?
- They overlap on 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.