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37 Games like Train Simulator Classic on PC that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Train Simulator Classic down to the 37 that fit the “PC” category. Abzu, The First Tree and Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Train Simulator Classic.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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RelaxingCasualSolo
Year 2009Dev Dovetail Games
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Train Simulator Classic is Abzu — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. The First Tree and Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming follow close behind.

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The best games like Train Simulator Classic on PC

37 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

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Abzu

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Abzu
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Train Simulator Classic does: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 7 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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The First Tree

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The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 8 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Shelved next to Train Simulator Classic for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: cozy, relaxing feel and resource management.

Released 4 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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SpaceEngine

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SpaceEngine
Closest on tone
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

It meets Train Simulator Classic on a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

Released 10 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

It comes from the same genre as Train Simulator Classic and shares a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is progression and tone: strong narrative focus and resource management.

Released 13 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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Port Royale 3

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Port Royale 3
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeHistorical
Year 2012Dev Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Train Simulator Classic it shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on progression: this one brings resource management.

Released 3 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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From Dust

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From Dust
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMagicSandbox World
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The thread back to Train Simulator Classic runs through exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The distance is in world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

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X2: The Threat

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X2: The Threat
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeSandbox World
Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Train Simulator Classic, and so does exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and world: a sandbox world and resource management.

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X: Beyond the Frontier

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X: Beyond the Frontier
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeSandbox World
Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Same family as Train Simulator Classic: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is world and progression: a sandbox world and resource management.

It predates Train Simulator Classic by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Thief Gold

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Thief Gold
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationStealthMelee
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Train Simulator Classic by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Outer Wilds

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Outer Wilds
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

Released 10 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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Telling Lies

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Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

What brings it close to Train Simulator Classic is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

Released 10 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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Refunct

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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Train Simulator Classic does: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 6 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 8 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone80
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Pilgrims

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Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Released 10 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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