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 PC Classic
Cities in Motion and A-Train PC Classic 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 5 years older than A-Train PC Classic (2016). A-Train PC Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Cities in Motion (71.9% 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 A-Train PC Classic
Choose A-Train PC Classic if it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A-Train PC Classic launched in 2016.
Both Cities in Motion and A-Train PC Classic 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 PC Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.9% positive (360 reviews) | 75.9% positive (29 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 5 years older than A-Train PC Classic (2016).
- A-Train PC Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Cities in Motion (71.9% positive).
- A-Train PC Classic is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Cities in Motion (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Cities in Motion vs A-Train PC Classic — FAQ
- Should I play Cities in Motion or A-Train PC Classic first?
- If you want chronology, Cities in Motion (2011) came out before A-Train PC Classic (2016). 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 PC Classic 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.