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Games like SimRail: The Railway Simulator

Games like SimRail: The Railway Simulator

Games like SimRail: The Railway Simulator

Looking for games like SimRail: The Railway Simulator? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Train Sim World, Railroads Online or Derail Valley.

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  1. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 3,149 reviews

    Train Sim World is an all-new First Person Simulator that brings to life the experience of operating powerful and heavy freight trains on one of America's most stunning and famous railroads; Sand Patch Grade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Sim World.

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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 4,789 reviews

    Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own Single-player sandbox! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroads Online.

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 6,007 reviews

    Next-gen train simulation made for VR. Drive a train with your own hands. Plan your route and reposition rolling stock on time - unless, of course, you derail off a cliff! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derail Valley.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 3,388 reviews

    Experience the romance of the transition era as you take the reins of vintage locomotives, master intricate operations, and witness the beauty of a bygone era brought to life. Railroader is an operations-focused railroad simulator set in transition era Appalachia. Manage and run your railroad to your desire while using period steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock.Trains with Purpose in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroader.

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  5. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 2,728 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 7 reviews

    "Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bus Simulator 18.

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  6. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,903 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Sim World 5.

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 20,012 reviews

    YOUR ULTIMATE HOBBY Celebrate 15 years of the ultimate railway hobby! Learn to operate officially licensed locomotives from historic steam to modern day electrics and explore realistic detailed routes from around the world. Train Simulator Classic 2024 is the simulation made by railfans for railfans. EXPLORE FAMOUS RAILWAYS Journey to five countries and take a tour of over 450 km of rails. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Simulator Classic.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 9,310 reviews

    Train Simulator fully immerses you in a World of trains, transporting you to a place where you decide what to do, where and when. Experience the challenge of mastering a wide variety of different locos and learning the routes in every direction. Unlock your creative potential using powerful tools to create your very own routes and scenarios and enjoy your collection from the perspective of the dri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Simulator.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    Hours of gameplay in three fictitious routes with Inter-City, semifast, stopping, empty coaching stock and freight train services. Most passenger services have tens of departures over the 14hr daytime timetables, running times varying between 15 and 120 minutes. You can choose to drive any train while the other trains run under computer control. Great replayability. Your driving style and timekee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diesel Railcar Simulator.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    70% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    SimRail Early Access available nowhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1422130/SimRail__The_Railway_Simulator/ About the GameSimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue...presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train! Become the Driver...of the E186 locomotive carryin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue.

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  11. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    54% User Score Based on 512 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Train Life involves demanding gameplay based on real-world behavior. You have to respect the rail signals and driving instructions, adapt for rail switches, and manage speed. Make sure you keep an eye on braking distance when you pull into the station and open and close the doors for your passengers. There are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Life: A Railway Simulator.

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  12. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 1,846 reviews

    The Bus is the next generation of city bus driving simulation. Sell tickets and transport passengers with various buses on different lines across the German capital Berlin on a realistic scale of 1:1. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bus.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 1,593 reviews

    Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of Norway´s Islands and its stunning scenery. The ocean is within your reach! Features Cargo: Take charge as a cargo transporter, loading and unloading goods and navigating across d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ships At Sea.

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  14. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,940 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Enhance your bus driving experience by creating your own buses, maps, decals, exterior skins, interior designs, and more with the official Bus Simulator 21 modding kit. Share your mods with your friends and the community via mod.io. We can't wait to see all of your creations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bus Simulator 21.

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  15. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 1,004 reviews

    AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirportSim.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 383 reviews

    A Tramway Simulator that plays on line 1 in Austria. Steer the streetcar through Austria and transport your passengers. Original route Vehicle can be operated completely Most modern tramway called: Flexity If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tram Sim.

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  17. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 10,706 reviews

    Flashing Lights is a multiplayer emergency services simulator focusing on firefighters, police and emergency medical services. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flashing Lights - Police Fire EMS.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 13,221 reviews

    inZOI is a life simulation game where players step into the role of creators, shaping the world as they envision and witnessing the various stories that unfold. Through this immersive experience, we aim to inspire players to appreciate life as the profound gift it is—a journey that is filled with meaning at every turn. Step into diverse lives, brought to life with realistic graphics! inZOI fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inZOI.

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  19. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 1,554 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    All aboard the express train to riches and fame in Railway Empire 2! Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors as you connect cities and companies with an ever-expanding network of rail li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railway Empire 2.

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  20. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truck & Logistics Simulator.

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  22. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 810 reviews

    World of Subways" is our series of the most interesting Subway and Underground routes of the world for the PC. After the releases of New York and Berlin we are now proud to introduce Vol.3 - London Underground. This simulation covers the entire Circle Line in its current operational service which includes the new section to Hammersmith. This line offers a length of 27km with 35 stations, many hour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Subways 3 – London Underground Circle Line.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 1,259 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Step out and brave the rough Barents Sea to catch a new type of prey: The king crab. Load up cages into one of two brand new ships and search for the best breeding grounds for the biggest catch. Optimise your haul with two new mini games: Use the crane to haul in the crab pots, and separate the male crabs from the female crabs to ensure that the local population remains healthy. Features 2 new shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing: Barents Sea.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 4,608 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. You start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, you construct stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transport Fever.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 42,098 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Line 1, the most complicated subway in Seoul, is now coming in PC version. You can feel high immersion with the graphics that realize the actual Seoul scenery, the train driving sound, and the realistic train driving system. Experience the operation of the Seoul subway! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hmmsim Metro.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,153 reviews

    Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made layouts, including 1000s of player-made layouts on the Steam Workshop! Play in virtual reality and on PC! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling Line.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    57% User Score Based on 2,500 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Train Fever is a railroad-focused business simulation game. In other words, it's a modern-day Transport Tycoon with procedural content and a sophisticated city simulation. It's the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people's n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Fever.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 16,426 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transport Fever 2.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    70% User Score Based on 3,646 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    From the creators of theHunter: Call of the Wild comes a genre-defying fishing experience! Explore a vast and atmospheric open world in search of the perfect fishing spot. Ride the open waters alone or with friends and embark on your journey to become a master angler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Wild: The Angler.

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  34. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    The City Transport Simulator: Bus + Tram - 2025 Content Edition does not grant you access to City Transport Simulator 2026! This edition includes the following base content and DLCs: City Transport Simulator Base Game City Transport Simulator: Tram Module City Transport Simulator: Bus Module Tram DLC: Flexity Vienna Tram DLC: StadtRegioTram Tram DLC: E1 Vienna Tram DLC: GT8N Mannhei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Transport Simulator 2025.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 708 reviews

    Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams together with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 Showcases a range of brand new routes, sessions and trains for you to experience as well as the most advanced Trainz Simulator features ever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022.

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  37. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    62% User Score Based on 935 reviews

    Embark on the ultimate maritime experience with Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Choose between careers, take the helm of a variety of ships, and expand your fleet. Navigate a vast open world and become immersed in the beautiful expanses and rolling waves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seafarer: The Ship Sim.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 16,956 reviews

    Automation is a car company tycoon game in which you design and build cars from scratch. It is you who designs everything from the very core that is the engine, over the chassis, to the suspension and the car's looks. Several games have tried this before... but were able to merely scratch the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 6,099 reviews

    EmergeNYC is a genre-bending simulation of New York City's Emergency Services. Drive over 30 different firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances alone, or with up to 32 of your friends through busy New York City Streets with blazing sirens and air horns. The game will be set in a fictional dynamic open-world recreation of Manhattan and will give the players the opportunity to step foot in the shoes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EmergeNYC.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 2,438 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 2 reviews

    The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citiizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guild 3.

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  41. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 412 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    From the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18 comes Bus Bound, an all-new driving-focused experience set in an evolving city. Take the wheel of licensed American buses and turn everyday routes into a journey of urban transformation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bus Bound.

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  42. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 740 reviews

    The most comprehensive fishing game of all time! Immerse yourself in the virtual world of fishing and test yourself in the fishing technique of your choice! Feeder, fly fishing, spinning or classic float fishing - the choice is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 1,925 reviews

    The Fernbus Coach Simulator is the first simulation of the very popular intercity buses. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus the Fernbus Coach simulator shows the daily life of a coach driver on the German Autobahn, highways and in more than 40 cities in great detail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fernbus Simulator.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    89% User Score Based on 1,260 reviews

    Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Fix global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIMBY Rails.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,540 reviews

    Be one of those intrepid storm chasers in this online multiplayer video game. Your goal is to shoot the best twisters pictures without dying because of powerful winds and flying debris. Feel the challenge of correctly forecasting and intercepting storms with the optimal vantage points before other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm Chasers.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 6,344 reviews

    Automobilista 2 once again puts you in the driving seat of an advanced and diverse racing simulator - now with incredible graphical quality, high profile cars and tracks, advanced dynamic track condition system and VR support. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automobilista 2.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 7,142 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Discover the diversity of Mexico - take on new and challenging missions in the arid northern regions all the way to the dense jungles in the south of the country. Boost Mexico’s economy in the new scenario by building a thriving infrastructure and exporting to the USA. Features New scenario: “Viva Mexico!” (1873-1893) Map expansion: Mexico (available in Free Game and Sandbox modes) New goods (e.g.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railway Empire.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 4,268 reviews

    Experience firsthand the daily challenges of an American first responder in Firefighting Simulator. Play out the gripping rescue missions of an US-American fire department unit - either alone as a single-player or together with others in the multiplayer mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefighting Simulator.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 712 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 6 reviews

    Buy Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor on PlayStation Store. Explore iconic Thomas & Friends locations as you’ve never seen before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

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  50. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 7,170 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    Dive into the thrilling world of Planet Coaster 2! Construct the theme park of your dreams with an intuitive piece-by-piece building system, as you meticulously craft and customise every aspect of your park down to the smallest detail. From towering rollercoasters to spectacular twisting water slides, let your imagination reach new heights to delight and thrill your guests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Coaster 2.

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