Choose Voxel Tycoon
Choose Voxel Tycoon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Voxel Tycoon launched in 2021.
Voxel Tycoon vs Simple Trains
Voxel Tycoon and Simple Trains both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Voxel Tycoon (2021) is 3 years older than Simple Trains (2024). Simple Trains is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Voxel Tycoon (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Simple Trains
Choose Simple Trains if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Simple Trains launched in 2024.
Both Voxel Tycoon and Simple Trains sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Voxel Tycoon |  Simple Trains | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.6% positive (836 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Voxel Tycoon | ElectronDust, Simurai |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Voxel Tycoon (2021) is 3 years older than Simple Trains (2024).
- Simple Trains is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Voxel Tycoon (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Voxel Tycoon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Simple Trains has no Deck rating yet.
Voxel Tycoon vs Simple Trains — FAQ
- Should I play Voxel Tycoon or Simple Trains first?
- If you want chronology, Voxel Tycoon (2021) came out before Simple Trains (2024). 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 Voxel Tycoon and Simple Trains similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Voxel Tycoon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Voxel Tycoon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Simple Trains doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.