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Games like Cine Tracer

If Cine Tracer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cine Tracer 2, Smart Train Simulator and Railroader — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its integrates filmmaking workflows directly, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Cine Tracer: Cine Tracer is a realistic cinematography simulator. The player operates real world based cameras, sets up lights, and directs talent/actors in stunning next gen environments created in Unreal Engine 4.

2018SimulationEarly Access89.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby Matt Workman
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Blocks out scenes faster than unreal engineImport custom 3d objects via fbxIntegrates filmmaking workflows directlyAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into Cine Tracer also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Cine Tracer 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Cine Tracer.

    Top pick for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    Cine Tracer 2 is a cinematography visualization app used for pre-production for live action productions.

    2023SimulationEarly Access89.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Smart Train Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    Hardcore railway driver simulator based on professional training systems. Operate trains and metro units with authentic controls, safety systems and regulations. Leave the cab, walk stations and depots, follow real procedures. No arcade — pure simulation.

    2026SimulationEarly AccessSteam ↗
  3. Railroader

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Cine Tracer.

    Third-strongest match for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!

    2023StrategySimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. HARD BULLET

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Cine Tracer.

    Ranked #4 for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    HARD BULLET is a physics-based action game, where enemies flood the neon-lit city bringing destruction to its streets. Use slow-motion, a huge arsenal, and brutal combat to survive and unlock new weapons. Prepare for the next RIDE by mastering your skills in Sandbox and Arena modes.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Call to Arms: Panzer Elite

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Cine Tracer.

    Ranked #5 for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.

    2025ActionSimulationEarly Access29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. vROVpilot: TITANIC

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Cine Tracer.

    Ranked #6 for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    Experience the bow of the Titanic wreck as captured by Magellan at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. Immerse yourself as an ROV pilot to explore the wreck and complete missions to scan key features of this sleeping spectacle.

    2024SimulationEarly Access24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Cine Tracer.

    Ranked #7 for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    Soar through 3 custom maps or explore the entire globe with Google Earth integration. Pilot hang gliders, paragliders, paramotors, mini-wings, speed-wings, ultralight trikes, or racing drones. Customize weather conditions and fly solo or with friends. Perfect for seasoned pilots and newcomers alike!

    2021ActionSportsAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Way of the Hunter 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Cine Tracer.

    Ranked #8 for Cine Tracer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    Feel the thrill of the hunt and keep an eye out for the wild and wonderous species that are roaming the Canadian wilderness.

    2026AdventureSimulationEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Cine Tracer at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~94% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~78% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~89% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. BeamNG.drive

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Cine Tracer.

    A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

    2015SimulationEarly AccessRacing24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~78% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~78% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~89% under Cine Tracer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Cine Tracer.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Cine Tracer

Does Cine Tracer run on Steam Deck?
Cine Tracer is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Cine Tracer cost?
Cine Tracer is listed on Steam at 89.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cine Tracer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cine Tracer are Cine Tracer 2, Smart Train Simulator, Railroader.
Who developed Cine Tracer?
Cine Tracer was developed by Matt Workman and published by Cinematography Database.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Cine Tracer.

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