Choose Subway Simulator
Choose Subway Simulator if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Subway Simulator launched in 2020.
Subway Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator
Subway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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. Subway Simulator (2020) is 5 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator has co-op; Subway Simulator does not. 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 Metrogether Train Simulator
Choose Metrogether Train Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Subway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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
 Subway Simulator |  Metrogether Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.6% positive (63 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Simulators Live | camelCase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Subway Simulator (2020) is 5 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025).
- Metrogether Train Simulator has co-op; Subway Simulator does not.
- Metrogether Train Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Subway Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Subway Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Subway Simulator or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Subway Simulator (2020) came out before Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). 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 Subway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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.
- Does Subway Simulator have multiplayer like Metrogether Train Simulator?
- No. Metrogether Train Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Subway Simulator is listed as single-player only.