Choose Cities in Motion
Choose Cities in Motion if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cities in Motion launched in 2011.
Cities in Motion vs A-Train 8
Cities in Motion and A-Train 8 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. Cities in Motion (2011) is 2 years older than A-Train 8 (2013). Cities in Motion scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than A-Train 8 (43.5% 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 A-Train 8
Choose A-Train 8 if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. A-Train 8 launched in 2013.
Both Cities in Motion and A-Train 8 sit in Simulation 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
 Cities in Motion |  A-Train 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.9% positive (360 reviews) | 43.5% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Colossal Order | ARTDINK |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Cities in Motion (2011) is 2 years older than A-Train 8 (2013).
- Cities in Motion scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than A-Train 8 (43.5% positive).
- A-Train 8 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Cities in Motion (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- A-Train 8 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cities in Motion has no Deck rating yet.
Cities in Motion vs A-Train 8 — FAQ
- Should I play Cities in Motion or A-Train 8 first?
- If you want chronology, Cities in Motion (2011) came out before A-Train 8 (2013). 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 Cities in Motion and A-Train 8 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.