Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Choose Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 launched in 2017.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Train Station Renovation
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Train Station Renovation 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 3 years older than Train Station Renovation (2020). Train Station Renovation scores higher on Steam reviews (84% 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 Train Station Renovation
Choose Train Station Renovation if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84% positive across 896 reviews.
Both Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 and Train Station Renovation 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 |  Train Station Renovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (311 reviews) | 84% positive (896 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Si7 Studio | Live Motion Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) is 3 years older than Train Station Renovation (2020).
- Train Station Renovation scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% positive).
- Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Train Station Renovation (7.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Train Station Renovation is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 vs Train Station Renovation — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 or Train Station Renovation?
- On Steam reviews Train Station Renovation scores higher (84% positive) than Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (65.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Train Station Renovation 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 Train Station Renovation first?
- If you want chronology, Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017) came out before Train Station Renovation (2020). 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 Train Station Renovation 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.