Choose The Girl on the Train
Choose The Girl on the Train if you want a Casual, Sexual Content, and Nudity experience. The Girl on the Train launched in 2017.
The Girl on the Train vs Main Character Simulator
The Girl on the Train and Main Character Simulator both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. The Girl on the Train (2017) is 1 year older than Main Character Simulator (2018). 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 Main Character Simulator
Choose Main Character Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Main Character Simulator launched in 2018.
Both The Girl on the Train and Main Character Simulator sit in Indie 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
 The Girl on the Train |  Main Character Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 51.6% positive (31 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NewWestGames | NewWestGames |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Girl on the Train (2017) is 1 year older than Main Character Simulator (2018).
The Girl on the Train vs Main Character Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Girl on the Train or Main Character Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Girl on the Train (2017) came out before Main Character Simulator (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 The Girl on the Train and Main Character Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.