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19 Casual games like Train Simulator Classic that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Train Simulator Classic down to the 19 that fit the “Casual” 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 “Casual” 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 casual games like Train Simulator Classic

19 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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone80
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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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone72
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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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone55Progression55
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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone85World39
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Refunct

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NGL84
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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone79
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AER: Memories of Old

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NGL77
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
7

Pilgrims

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NGL96
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
8

A Short Hike

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NGL90
A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCasualOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Shelved next to Train Simulator Classic for good reason: a relaxing pace, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression.

Released 10 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression68Tone64
9

Grow Home

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NGL85
Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Its point of contact with Train Simulator Classic is 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: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 6 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World71Tone67
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Proteus

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Proteus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
Year 2013Dev Curve Digital · Twisted TreePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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 procedural generation.

Released 4 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone81World48
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Held in common with Train Simulator Classic: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on world: this one brings linear, story-driven structure.

Released 7 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone77World39
12

Thank Goodness You're Here!

48
NGL90
Thank Goodness You're Here!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

Released 15 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone64
13

Fatum Betula

47
NGL91
Fatum Betula
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationDark
Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What brings it close to Train Simulator Classic is a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 11 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone50
14

Obduction

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NGL75
Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

What brings it close to Train Simulator Classic is a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Released 7 years after Train Simulator Classic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone46
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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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NGL67
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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone36

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