13 Simulation games like Train Simulator Classic that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Train Simulator Classic down to the 13 that fit the “Simulation” category. Train Simulator: Union Pacific FEF-3 Loco Add-On, Port Royale 3 and Abzu top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Train Simulator Classic.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best simulation games like Train Simulator Classic

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Train Simulator Classic. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Train Simulator: Union Pacific FEF-3 Loco Add-On

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 72%· 29KRAWG👍 54%· 70

Year 2009Dev Dovetail GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual.

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 74%· 1.6KRAWG👍 33%· 42MC55

Year 2012Dev Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, historical setting and resource management, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#3Abzu

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMagicSandbox World

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and puzzle design, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeSandbox World

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#7X: Beyond the Frontier

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeSandbox World

Steam👍 75%· 387RAWG👍 56%· 32MC67IGDB30· 1

Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#8Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 25%· 304

Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world

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#10The Last Clockwinder

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

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#11Thief Gold

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationStealthMelee

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#12Outer Wilds

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe relaxing

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