Choose Train Metropolis
Choose Train Metropolis if you want a Simulation experience. Train Metropolis launched in 2025.
Train Metropolis vs PicoTrains
Train Metropolis and PicoTrains both land in Strategy, 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, Casual on Steam. PicoTrains (2024) is 1 year older than Train Metropolis (2025). PicoTrains is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Train Metropolis (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 PicoTrains
Choose PicoTrains if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. PicoTrains launched in 2024.
Both Train Metropolis and PicoTrains sit in Strategy 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 |  PicoTrains | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crystalline Green Ltd. | Soundole |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- PicoTrains (2024) is 1 year older than Train Metropolis (2025).
- PicoTrains is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Train Metropolis (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Train Metropolis vs PicoTrains — FAQ
- Should I play Train Metropolis or PicoTrains first?
- If you want chronology, PicoTrains (2024) 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 PicoTrains similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.