Choose Train Frontier Classic
Choose Train Frontier Classic if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. Train Frontier Classic launched in 2017.
Train Frontier Classic vs Trainz Plus
Train Frontier Classic and Trainz Plus 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 Frontier Classic (2017) is 5 years older than Trainz Plus (2022). Train Frontier Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Trainz Plus (82.9% 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 Trainz Plus
Choose Trainz Plus if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trainz Plus launched in 2022.
Both Train Frontier Classic and Trainz Plus sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 Frontier Classic |  Trainz Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (215 reviews) | 82.9% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Team Train Frontier | N3V Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Frontier Classic (2017) is 5 years older than Trainz Plus (2022).
- Train Frontier Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Trainz Plus (82.9% positive).
- Trainz Plus is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Train Frontier Classic (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Train Frontier Classic is Deck Playable, Trainz Plus is Deck Unsupported.
Train Frontier Classic vs Trainz Plus — FAQ
- Should I play Train Frontier Classic or Trainz Plus first?
- If you want chronology, Train Frontier Classic (2017) came out before Trainz Plus (2022). 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 Frontier Classic and Trainz Plus 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.
- Do both Train Frontier Classic and Trainz Plus have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Train Frontier Classic ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Trainz Plus ships Online Co-op, Co-op.