Choose Railroad Tycoon 3
Choose Railroad Tycoon 3 if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Railroad Tycoon 3 launched in 2007.
Railroad Tycoon 3 vs Times of Progress
Railroad Tycoon 3 and Times of Progress both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. 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 Times of Progress
Choose Times of Progress if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Railroad Tycoon 3 and Times of Progress sit in Strategy 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
 Railroad Tycoon 3 |  Times of Progress | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | — |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (854 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | PopTop | Pressing Thumbs Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
Railroad Tycoon 3 vs Times of Progress — FAQ
- Are Railroad Tycoon 3 and Times of Progress similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Times of Progress have multiplayer like Railroad Tycoon 3?
- No. Railroad Tycoon 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Times of Progress is listed as single-player only.