Tram Simulator Urban Transit

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Tram Simulator Urban Transit is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by stillalive studios and was released on December 5, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Tram Simulator Urban Transit, become a tram driver and manager in the North American-inspired city of Angel Shores, originally from Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop. Operate 6 tram models, each with a distinct driving feel, and transport passengers to various stops while managing routes and timetables. Overcome challenges such as traffic rules, weather scenarios, and obstacles to expand your tram network and earn in-game profit.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, especially for casual play and younger audiences.
Graphics and sound design are generally well-received, with some players appreciating the realistic sounds of the trams.
The gameplay allows for creativity, such as creating custom routes, which can be enjoyable despite some flaws.

The game is criticized for being a cash grab, with many reviewers noting it feels like a DLC for Bus Simulator 21 rather than a standalone title.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including unrealistic driving physics and a lack of promised features, such as the number of trams.
The map and overall design are seen as recycled from Bus Simulator 21, leading to disappointment among players expecting a unique experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode of the game is generally enjoyable and easy to navigate, but players express frustration over the inability to modify routes, which can hinder progress, particularly in mission 10. Additionally, there is a desire for more competitive elements, such as allowing other trams to run concurrently. Overall, while the gameplay is fun, adjustments to the story's strategic elements are needed for a better experience.
- “The gameplay in story mode is fun and not difficult to find your way through; the only significant negative for story mode is you cannot have other trams running.”
- “It would be great to compete with other trams and buses in story mode.”
- “My route got messed up, and the story mode makes sure I can't modify it, therefore I can't progress any further.”
- “Moral of the story?”
- “☐ no story”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The gameplay is reminiscent of previous bus simulator titles, featuring the same map and mechanics, which may appeal to fans of the genre. While some players note improvements over earlier versions, particularly the tram DLC, the overall experience is considered limited, leading to suggestions that it may not be worth the full price.
- “This review has been rewritten in its entirety after 5 hours of gameplay.”
- “In my previous review after just 30 minutes of gameplay, I praised the improvements compared to BS21's tram DLC.”
- “If you like the gameplay of the bus simulator games by Still Alive, you'll probably like this, but I don't think it's worth full price - maybe wait for a sale.”
- “After about five hours of gameplay, I can easily say this is a marked improvement over the BS21 tram DLC - though the bar was set a bit low with that, let's be honest, with a small area of map and only one effective tram that has door sounds from BS18.”
- “Literally like bus sim, same map and same mechanics.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI and performance, which detract from the overall experience. While some players initially found it relatively bug-free, many report persistent problems reminiscent of its predecessor, Bus Sim 21. Overall, the game is enjoyable but requires significant fixes to enhance stability.
- “Just 30 minutes in, I posted an over-excited review that said: '...I may update this, but so far it has been bug-free for the most part.'”
- “It was so buggy.”
- “The game is really enjoyable by itself, but it has a lot of glitches that the programmers should fix, like the crazy AI, and it should have more trams apart from the supposedly 6 that there are.”
- “As it is a copy-paste of Bus Sim 21, any issue from that game (for example, the poor performance, glitches in the customization menu, and banal, repetitive conversations between passengers) apply to this one.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is severely lacking, with users rating performance at just 3/10 due to significant issues such as poor frame rates and glitches. The map, which is largely a copy of that from Bus Simulator 21, also suffers from optimization problems, further detracting from the overall experience. Many players feel that the game's shortcomings are a direct result of reusing assets and unresolved issues from its predecessor.
- “Performance - 3/10 - the performance is terrible.”
- “The map is not optimized and is the same as the map in Bus Simulator 21, but they removed the European city, which, in my opinion, is a shame.”
- “As it is a copy-paste of Bus Simulator 21, any issue from that game (for example, the poor performance, glitches in the customization menu, and banal, repetitive conversations between passengers) applies to this one.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring realistic visuals and physics that enhance the experience, particularly in its city design. However, some users have noted the presence of glitches that detract from the overall visual quality.
- “An excellent game, with awesome graphics, realistic physics, and a realistic city. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes trams.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of value and quality, particularly in the tram designs. Many feel that the game is not worth its price, especially since it was bundled for free with another title.
- “This is literally nothing but a cheap, barely functional cash grab.”
- “Advertising 6 'unique' trams is blatantly false, as there are only 3 models, with 3 longer variants.”
- “I am extremely happy that I got this game for free because I purchased the Bus Sim 21 bundle; this is not worth it. It's a quick cash grab as people have described it, and the tram designs are terrible and not realistic at all.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
Players find that "Tram Simulator: Urban Transit Next Stop" can become repetitive and tedious during extended play sessions, making it feel like a grind. However, it is generally enjoyable for shorter gameplay periods, suggesting it is best suited for casual play rather than long, continuous sessions.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game can be fun, but it becomes repetitive and tedious if played for long periods.”
- “It's a decent simulation game for short bursts, but the grinding can get boring.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability with all six trams being playable, allowing players to experience different gameplay styles and strategies.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing enough to overlook any shortcomings.

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Tram Simulator Urban Transit is a simulation game.

Tram Simulator Urban Transit is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows, Xbox Game Pass and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Tram Simulator Urban Transit.

Tram Simulator Urban Transit was released on December 5, 2023.

Tram Simulator Urban Transit was developed by stillalive studios.

Tram Simulator Urban Transit has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tram Simulator Urban Transit is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Bus Simulator 18, Bus Simulator 21, Train Sim World 4, Train Sim World 3 and others.

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