Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Rolling Line
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Rolling Line 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 1 year older than Rolling Line (2018). Rolling Line scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Rolling Line
Choose Rolling Line if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.2% positive across 2,058 reviews.
Both Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Rolling Line 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 |  Rolling Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (311 reviews) | 96.2% positive (2,058 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Si7 Studio | Gaugepunk Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 1 year older than Rolling Line (2018).
- Rolling Line scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% positive).
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Rolling Line (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Rolling Line has co-op; Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 does not.
- Rolling Line is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Rolling Line — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or Rolling Line?
- On Steam reviews Rolling Line scores higher (96.2% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rolling Line 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 Rolling Line first?
- If you want chronology, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) came out before Rolling Line (2018). 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 Rolling Line 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.
- Does Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 have multiplayer like Rolling Line?
- No. Rolling Line supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is listed as single-player only.