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JR EAST Train Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

The official train company's authentic driving simulator is here! JR East Train Simulator" is a train driving simulator that allows you to experience live-action images and realistic driving sounds of JR East's actual train lines in your own home.

What works
  • Highly realistic train operation simulation
  • Authentic real-world japanese train routes and environments
  • Immersive audio and video presentation
  • Continuous updates and new route dlcs
  • Officially developed with jr east involvement
Things to keep in mind
  • High price and expensive dlcs
  • Limited gameplay variety and repetitive video content
  • Lack of scoring, progression, or multiplayer features
  • No weather, time of day, or route direction options
  • Requires high pc specs and limited controller support

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • World of Subways 2 – Berlin Line 7

  • Emergency Cleanup Co.

  • Beautiful Japanese Scenery - Animated Jigsaws
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JR EAST Train Simulator: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Experimenting

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  • Idle

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Last update: 10/07/2026