Choose Train Metropolis
Choose Train Metropolis if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Metropolis launched in 2025.
Train Metropolis vs Transport Fever 2
Train Metropolis and Transport Fever 2 both land in Strategy, Simulation, Casual 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 Strategy, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Transport Fever 2 (2019) is 6 years older than Train Metropolis (2025). Train Metropolis is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Transport Fever 2 (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Transport Fever 2
Choose Transport Fever 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,269 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Train Metropolis and Transport Fever 2 sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Train Metropolis |  Transport Fever 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 89.6% positive (10,269 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crystalline Green Ltd. | Urban Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Transport Fever 2 (2019) is 6 years older than Train Metropolis (2025).
- Train Metropolis is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Transport Fever 2 (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Transport Fever 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Train Metropolis has no Deck rating yet.
Train Metropolis vs Transport Fever 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Train Metropolis or Transport Fever 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Transport Fever 2 (2019) came out before Train Metropolis (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 Train Metropolis and Transport Fever 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Casual 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.