Choose NOSTALGIC TRAIN
Choose NOSTALGIC TRAIN if it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. NOSTALGIC TRAIN launched in 2018.
NOSTALGIC TRAIN vs The End of the Sun
NOSTALGIC TRAIN and The End of the Sun both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. NOSTALGIC TRAIN (2018) is 7 years older than The End of the Sun (2025). The End of the Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than NOSTALGIC TRAIN (75% 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 The End of the Sun
Choose The End of the Sun if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The End of the Sun launched in 2025.
Both NOSTALGIC TRAIN and The End of the Sun sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 NOSTALGIC TRAIN |  The End of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (24 reviews) | 95.5% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tatamibeya 畳部屋 | The End of the Sun Team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- NOSTALGIC TRAIN (2018) is 7 years older than The End of the Sun (2025).
- The End of the Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than NOSTALGIC TRAIN (75% positive).
- NOSTALGIC TRAIN is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than The End of the Sun (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The End of the Sun is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NOSTALGIC TRAIN has no Deck rating yet.
NOSTALGIC TRAIN vs The End of the Sun — FAQ
- Should I play NOSTALGIC TRAIN or The End of the Sun first?
- If you want chronology, NOSTALGIC TRAIN (2018) came out before The End of the Sun (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 NOSTALGIC TRAIN and The End of the Sun similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.