Choose Train Metropolis
Choose Train Metropolis if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Metropolis launched in 2025.
Train Metropolis vs Empire Builder
Train Metropolis and Empire Builder 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. Both released in 2025. Train Metropolis is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Empire Builder (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Empire Builder
Choose Empire Builder if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Empire Builder launched in 2025.
Both Train Metropolis and Empire Builder 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 |  Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 94.9% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Crystalline Green Ltd. | Zombie Possum Games Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Train Metropolis is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Empire Builder (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Train Metropolis vs Empire Builder — FAQ
- Are Train Metropolis and Empire Builder 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.
- Does Train Metropolis have multiplayer like Empire Builder?
- No. Empire Builder supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Train Metropolis is listed as single-player only.