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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

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Trainz: A New Era

  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022

  • Trainz™ Simulator 12

  • Rolling Line

  • Mashinky

  • Truck & Logistics Simulator

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 but with more leadership over others

  • SimRail - The Railway Simulator

  • Railroad Corporation 2

  • Railroader

  • Bus Simulator 18

  • Euro Truck Simulator 2

  • RoadCraft

More story-driven

Games that feels like Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 but with deeper narrative immersion

  • Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor

  • Railway Empire

  • Lumberjack's Dynasty

  • Bus World

  • MaSzyna

  • Railway Empire 2

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Captain of Industry

  • ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition

  • Railroad Tycoon 3

  • Derail Valley

  • SnowRunner

  • Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm

Less social

Games that feels like Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Train Simulator Classic

  • Train Sim World® 2

  • SubwaySim 2

  • Train Sim World® 3

  • Diesel Railcar Simulator

  • Train Sim World® 5

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 but with less of a community feel

  • Train Sim World® 4

  • Train Sim World® 6

  • Transport Fever

  • City Transport Simulator 2026

  • A Bumpy Ride

  • RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！

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Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Thrill, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026