Games like Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator

92% positive from 1,881 reviewsReleased 20240% finish itSteam Deck Playable

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What it is

A realistic train simulator with survival and combat elements. Players manage resources, maintain a locomotive, and navigate a dangerous world.

What players liked

Players praise its well-made train simulation, reminiscent of Runaway Train, with engaging survival elements.

The catch

Framerate tanks even on strong hardware at low settings, making it hard to play.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,881 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Unrailed 2: Back on Track

88% positive from 1,930 reviews20268% finish itDeck Verified

Cooperative multiplayer track-building game. Players build tracks while a train moves, facing procedural challenges and unlocking upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise Unrailed 2 as a fun, chaotic co-op roguelike, expanding on the original with more content and replayability.

The catchCrashes, launch failures and lag spikes are common, and joining friends often fails.

Both are tagged Trains, Early Access and Simulation.

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Mashinky

85% positive from 2,799 reviews20180% finish itDeck Playable

Transport strategy game with isometric construction and board game mechanics. Build a transport empire by laying tracks, managing routes, and upgrading vehicles on a procedurally generated map.

The catchSignals and train routing are broken, leaving trains stalled or taking wrong turns.

Both are tagged Trains, Early Access and Simulation.

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Railroader

97% positive from 2,927 reviews2023Deck Playable

Operations-focused railroad simulator. Manage freight and passenger deliveries with vintage locomotives in a scenic mountain setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its detailed operations, physics, and management, balancing realism and casual play like Trainz, Run 8, and Derail Valley.

The catchPerformance is poor, with frame rates dropping badly even on high end hardware.

Both are tagged Trains, Early Access and Simulation.

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Train Station Renovation

82% positive from 2,737 reviews202017% finish itDeck Playable

This is a simulation game where players renovate abandoned train stations. The core loop involves cleaning, repairing, and decorating to restore them.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying cleaning and repair mechanics, offering creative expression similar to other "cleaning games."

The catchThe cleaning loop turns repetitive, with too much walking and too little to actually do.

Both are tagged Trains, Singleplayer and Simulation.

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Train Valley

90% positive from 3,433 reviews2015

A puzzle simulation game where you build railroads to manage train traffic. It features strategic planning and a historical progression of technology.

What players likedPlayers find it an entertaining, challenging puzzle game similar to Train Valley 2, praised for its engaging levels.

The catchRandom stations and trains appear on your tracks, so wins come down to luck.

Both are tagged Trains, Simulation and Casual.

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Rolling Line

96% positive from 2,148 reviews2018Deck Playable

Model railway simulator with creative layout building and train operation. Players can explore and drive trains on official or community-made tracks in VR or on PC.

What players likedPlayers praise Rolling Line as the best train sandbox, offering a comprehensive model railroading experience with extensive mod support.

The catchBuilding controls and UI are clumsy and unintuitive, especially outside VR.

Both are tagged Trains, Simulation and Casual.

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