Should I play Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! or Linerunner first?

If you want chronology, Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! (2020) came out before Linerunner (2026). 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 Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! and Linerunner similar?

They overlap on Racing 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.

Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! vs Linerunner

Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! and Linerunner both land in Racing 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 Racing games on Steam. Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! (2020) is 6 years older than Linerunner (2026). Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Linerunner (0.99 USD vs. 6.29 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 Choo-Choo! The Train Rides!

Choose Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! if you want a Sports, Indie, and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! launched in 2020.

Choose Linerunner

Choose Linerunner if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Linerunner launched in 2026.

Both Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! and Linerunner sit in Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards and Color Alternatives, 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.

Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! vs Linerunner — Steam metadata comparison
	Choo-Choo! The Train Rides!	Linerunner
Released	2020	2026
Genres	Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing	Racing
Platforms	Windows, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Unrated
Price	0.99 USD	6.29 USD
Steam reviews	3 reviews	100% positive (12 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	[object Object]	Fungal Studios

Side by side

Both are Racing games on Steam.
Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! (2020) is 6 years older than Linerunner (2026).
Choo-Choo! The Train Rides! is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Linerunner (0.99 USD vs. 6.29 USD).