# Games like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！

> The closest matches to RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！: Hmmsim Metro, Train Sim World® 6, SimRail - The Railway Simulator, Derail Valley, and JR EAST Train Simulator. 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. [Hmmsim Metro](https://imho.run/games/1591420/hmmsim-metro) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 136 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1591420/)
2. [Train Sim World® 6](https://imho.run/games/3656800/train-sim-world-6) — A frequent pick in RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！ players' libraries, and another Simulation. 600 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3656800/)
3. [SimRail - The Railway Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422130/simrail-the-railway-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 902 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422130/)
4. [Derail Valley](https://imho.run/games/588030/derail-valley) — A frequent pick in RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！ players' libraries, and another Indie. 5,882 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588030/)
5. [JR EAST Train Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2111630/jr-east-train-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 211 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111630/)
6. [Back in Service: a Metro Driver](https://imho.run/games/3331320/back-in-service-a-metro-driver) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 76 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3331320/)
7. [TRAIN CREW](https://imho.run/games/1618290/train-crew) — Also Trains and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 80 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1618290/)
8. [Railroader](https://imho.run/games/1683150/railroader) — A frequent pick in RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！ players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,747 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1683150/)
9. [Diesel Railcar Simulator](https://imho.run/games/750170/diesel-railcar-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 219 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/750170/)
10. [Rolling Line](https://imho.run/games/754150/rolling-line) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 2,058 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/754150/)
11. [American Truck Simulator](https://imho.run/games/270880/american-truck-simulator) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 91,834 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270880/)
12. [Train Life: A Railway Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1330660/train-life-a-railway-simulator) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 454 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330660/)
13. [Euro Truck Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/227300/euro-truck-simulator-2) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 140,442 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/227300/)
14. [TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1314140/tramsim-vienna-the-tram-simulator) — Also Trains and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 253 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1314140/)
15. [Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022](https://imho.run/games/1784570/trainz-railroad-simulator-2022) — Also Trains and Transportation, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 629 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1784570/)
16. [RoadCraft](https://imho.run/games/2104890/roadcraft) — A frequent pick in RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！ players' libraries, and another Adventure. 6,534 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2104890/)
17. [Construction Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1273400/construction-simulator) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 3,318 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273400/)
18. [A Bumpy Ride](https://imho.run/games/3056840/a-bumpy-ride) — Also Trains and Driving, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 470 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3056840/)
19. [TramSim Munich - The Tram Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1736400/tramsim-munich-the-tram-simulator) — Also Trains and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 75 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736400/)
20. [Star Trucker](https://imho.run/games/2380050/star-trucker) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 3,083 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380050/)
21. [Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1926520/ambulance-life-a-paramedic-simulator) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 447 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926520/)
22. [Motor Town: Behind The Wheel](https://imho.run/games/1369670/motor-town-behind-the-wheel) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 5,065 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369670/)
23. [Bus Driving Sim 22](https://imho.run/games/1032700/bus-driving-sim-22) — Also Transportation and Automobile Sim, like RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！. 157 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1032700/)
24. [Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths](https://imho.run/games/995680/truck-mechanic-dangerous-paths) — A frequent pick in RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！ players' libraries, and another Action. 64 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/995680/)

## 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=4630570&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4630570
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4630570
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！

Running Train is an indie simulation game from Novatetsu Games set on a Japanese rural railway, where players step into a train operator's cabin to navigate a 40km-plus route through seaside and countryside environments. Released in early access at $17.99, this 3D simulation has earned significant player praise, with reviewers highlighting the immersive crew perspective and authentic train driving experience. The game currently holds a 98% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews, indicating strong satisfaction among players who appreciate its realistic transportation simulation. As an indie casual title, it offers an accessible yet detailed approach to train operation, combining the appeal of realistic driving mechanics with scenic Japanese railway exploration.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4630570
- **Developer:** Novatetsu Games
- **Publisher:** Novatetsu Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 24, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4630570/running-train)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4630570&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4630570/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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