# Games like Train Simulator Classic

> The closest matches to Train Simulator Classic: Train Sim World® 2020, Transport Fever, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022, Rolling Line, and Train Frontier Classic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Train Sim World® 2020](https://imho.run/games/530070/train-sim-world-2020) — Also Trains and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 2,721 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/530070/)
2. [Transport Fever](https://imho.run/games/446800/transport-fever) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 4,153 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446800/)
3. [Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022](https://imho.run/games/1784570/trainz-railroad-simulator-2022) — A frequent pick in Train Simulator Classic players' libraries, and another Simulation. 629 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1784570/)
4. [Rolling Line](https://imho.run/games/754150/rolling-line) — A frequent pick in Train Simulator Classic players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,058 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/754150/)
5. [Train Frontier Classic](https://imho.run/games/713460/train-frontier-classic) — Shares rolling stock customization with Train Simulator Classic. 215 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/713460/)
6. [Diesel Railcar Simulator](https://imho.run/games/750170/diesel-railcar-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 219 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/750170/)
7. [Trainz: A New Era](https://imho.run/games/315660/trainz-a-new-era) — Also Trains and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 1,679 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/315660/)
8. [SimRail - The Railway Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422130/simrail-the-railway-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 902 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422130/)
9. [Back in Service: a Metro Driver](https://imho.run/games/3331320/back-in-service-a-metro-driver) — Shares time management with Train Simulator Classic. 76 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3331320/)
10. [Derail Valley](https://imho.run/games/588030/derail-valley) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 5,882 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588030/)
11. [American Truck Simulator](https://imho.run/games/270880/american-truck-simulator) — Also Transportation and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 91,834 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270880/)
12. [Euro Truck Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/227300/euro-truck-simulator-2) — Also Transportation and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 140,442 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/227300/)
13. [Railway Empire](https://imho.run/games/503940/railway-empire) — A frequent pick in Train Simulator Classic players' libraries, and another Strategy. 3,732 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/503940/)
14. [Train Life: A Railway Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1330660/train-life-a-railway-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 454 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330660/)
15. [Train Valley](https://imho.run/games/353640/train-valley) — A frequent pick in Train Simulator Classic players' libraries, and another Action. 1,259 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/353640/)
16. [Railroads Online](https://imho.run/games/1696810/railroads-online) — Also Trains and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 4,317 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696810/)
17. [RAILGRADE](https://imho.run/games/1355090/railgrade) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 710 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1355090/)
18. [JR EAST Train Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2111630/jr-east-train-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 211 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111630/)
19. [OMSI 2: Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/252530/omsi-2-steam-edition) — Also TrackIR and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 2,392 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252530/)
20. [Train Mechanic Simulator 2017](https://imho.run/games/538810/train-mechanic-simulator-2017) — Also Trains and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 311 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/538810/)
21. [Mini Metro](https://imho.run/games/287980/mini-metro) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 6,926 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287980/)
22. [Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation](https://imho.run/games/3109280/super-loco-world-cozy-train-automation) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 180 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3109280/)
23. [Construction Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1273400/construction-simulator) — Also Transportation and Driving, like Train Simulator Classic. 3,318 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273400/)
24. [Cities in Motion](https://imho.run/games/73010/cities-in-motion) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Train Simulator Classic. 360 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/73010/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=24010&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=24010&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=24010&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=24010
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/24010
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Train Simulator Classic

Train Simulator Classic is a long-running railway simulation released in 2015 by Dovetail Games, priced at $29.99 USD and marked playable on Steam Deck. The core experience centers on operating locomotives across routes worldwide, with mechanics spanning rolling-stock customization, route exploration, scenario design, signal interpretation, and time management. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, cozy, nostalgic, and relaxing, noting that community creators produce hundreds of additional locomotives, that driving a train feels immersive, that endless routes and add-ons keep content fresh, and that a straightforward design makes it accessible for long sessions. The simulation holds a 73% positive rating from over 10,600 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 24010
- **Developer:** Dovetail Games
- **Publisher:** Dovetail Games - Trains, Dovetail Games
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, In-App Purchases, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 17, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/24010/train-simulator-classic)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=24010&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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