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13 Games like Train Simulator Classic on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Train Simulator Classic down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Abzu, The First Tree and Outer Wilds 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 “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Train Simulator Classic is Abzu — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. The First Tree and Outer Wilds follow close behind.

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The best games like Train Simulator Classic on Nintendo Switch

13 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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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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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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone68
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RiME

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationMelee
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Train Simulator Classic is a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Released 8 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of a casual, approachable feel, 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 11 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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Firewatch

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Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Train Simulator Classic does: 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: strong narrative focus.

Released 7 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedSandbox World
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

Shelved next to Train Simulator Classic for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on world and progression: this one brings a sandbox world and crafting mechanics.

Released 14 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedSandbox World
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

It comes from the same genre as Train Simulator Classic and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and world: loot and gear systems, and a sandbox world.

Released 8 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World51Progression29
12

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMagicNarrative
Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Train Simulator Classic worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Released 5 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone0
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRangedNarrative
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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 5 years after Train Simulator Classic.

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