Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 similar games & best alternatives

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Much more than just a train driving simulator. Build, drive and operate the railroad of your dreams with Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.

What works
  • Extensive route building and customization tools
  • Large and active community with abundant free and paid content
  • Realistic and immersive train simulation experience
  • Backward compatibility with older content
  • Long-term engagement and replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • High cost of dlc and base game
  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • Performance issues and optimization challenges
  • Slow download speeds from official servers
  • Ui and tutorial limitations

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Trainz: A New Era

  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022

  • Old Market Simulator

  • Worlds Adrift Island Creator

  • Train Simulator Classic

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

  • Train Sim World® 4

  • Home Design 3D

  • X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Logic World

  • Vehicle Simulator

  • Tricking 0
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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    5

    "Players have extensive freedom to create, modify routes, and control trains with customizable settings and editor tools."

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    "Players have extensive freedom to build custom routes, create worlds, and choose how to operate trains, reflecting high personal control and creativity."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game offers a learning curve with complex route building and train operation mechanics, rewarding skill development."

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    "The game offers a learning curve with technical challenges in route building and train operation, rewarding skill development and mastery."

  • Competition

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    -4

    "Focus is on personal pace and exploration; no competitive modes or leaderboards mentioned."

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    "Focus is on personal pace, creativity, and exploration rather than competitive modes or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    "Many users report hundreds to thousands of hours played, indicating strong habitual engagement and long-term attachment."

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    "Many users report hundreds to thousands of hours played, indicating strong habitual engagement and long sessions."

  • Cooperation

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    2

    "Some multiplayer modes and community sharing exist, but core gameplay is mostly single-player and self-directed."

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    "Some multiplayer and community content sharing exist, but gameplay is largely individual and sandbox-oriented."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Strong emphasis on creating and modifying routes, assets, and scenarios with powerful editor and modding support."

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    "Robust editor and route creation tools enable extensive building, customization, and modding."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and community rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "Interactions emphasize shared community content and collaboration rather than exerting control or superiority."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing and immersive escape into a detailed railway simulation world."

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a detailed virtual world of trains and landscapes."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Engagement is driven by personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Engagement is driven by personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "Players experiment with building complex routes, testing scenarios, and modding content extensively."

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    "Users frequently experiment with route design, asset customization, and modding, exploring game mechanics deeply."

  • Exploration

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    "Players discover new species, secrets, and areas with curiosity-driven activities."

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    "Players discover new routes, hidden content, and community creations, fostering curiosity-driven activities."

  • Expression

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    "Customization of routes, trains, and environments allows for personal expression and unique creations."

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    "Customization of routes, trains, and environments allows for personal expression and unique creations."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "While imaginative, the game is grounded in model railroading realism rather than fantasy fiction."

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    "The game emphasizes realistic train simulation and model railroading rather than fantastical or fictional narratives."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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    "Active and friendly community with Discord support and workshop sharing fosters a sense of belonging."

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    "Strong community presence with content sharing and forums supports a sense of belonging among enthusiasts."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop skills in planning, optimization, and problem solving."

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    "Players develop skills in simulation, route building, and troubleshooting, reflecting ongoing learning."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of simulation games with no physical activity."

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of simulation games with no physical activity component."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention for building and driving; not typically used as background or filler activity."

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    "Requires focused attention for building and driving; not typically used as background or filler activity."

  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer and community sharing rather than close relationships."

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    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level through community sharing rather than close personal relationships."

  • Leadership

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    "Gameplay emphasizes individual skill and cooperation rather than leading or managing others."

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    "Gameplay centers on individual creation and operation rather than leading or managing others."

  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate tools, upgrades, and unlock missions, though progression is mostly linear and story-driven."

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    "Players accumulate assets, routes, and upgrades, though progression is open-ended rather than linear."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge with flow."

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    "Many users find the game relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge with flow."

  • Sensation

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    "Visuals and sound effects provide sensory enjoyment, though not highly stimulating or intense."

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    "Visuals and audio provide sensory enjoyment, though not highly intense or thrilling."

  • Status

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    "Limited social recognition or visibility; achievements are mostly personal and community-based."

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  • Story

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    "No narrative or story elements; purely sandbox and simulation gameplay."

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    "No narrative or story-driven gameplay; focus is on sandbox and simulation activities."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Resource management, route planning, and decision making require strategic thinking."

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  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Gameplay is low risk and predictable; lacks suspense or high-stakes excitement."

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    "Gameplay is low risk and controlled, lacking suspense or high-stakes excitement."

  • Value

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    "Mixed user sentiment on value; good gameplay but short length and DLC pricing noted."

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  • Violence

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    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive building and simulation."

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    "No combat or destructive gameplay; emphasis on constructive building and simulation."

  • Survival

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    "Stable, low-risk environment without threats or failure conditions related to survival."

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