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Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now you can collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 showcases a range of high quality routes, sessions and trains to drive, plus all the scenery you need to make your own masterpiece.

Global score

76/100

Genres

Simulator

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    Pros

    • Extensive creativity and route building tools
    • Large and active community with abundant mod content
    • Relaxing and immersive train driving experience
    • Multiplayer cooperative mode available
    • Good base content and modding support

    Cons

    • High cost with expensive dlc and subscription paywalls
    • Download speeds limited without subscription
    • Outdated graphics and performance issues
    • Confusing ui and learning curve
    • Bugs and technical issues reported frequently

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to design parks, build rides, customize scenery, and manage logistics with flexible tools and mod support."

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      "Players have extensive freedom to build routes, create sessions, and customize their experience with Surveyor 2.0 and modding tools."

    • Competence

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      3

      "The game offers a learning curve with technical challenges in route building and train operation, rewarding skill development and mastery."

      Capsule for Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

      "The game offers a learning curve with complex route building and train operation mechanics, rewarding skill development."

    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on personal pace and sandbox simulation rather than ranked or competitive multiplayer; multiplayer is limited and rarely populated."

      Capsule for Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator

      "Focus is on personal pace and sandbox creativity; multiplayer exists but is limited and not strongly competitive."

    • Continuation

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      "Many users report long-term engagement and habitual play due to depth and community content."

      Capsule for X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit

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    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Multiplayer mode allows cooperative farming with friends, though community is small."

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      "Multiplayer Surveyor mode allows cooperative building and operation, though it is behind a subscription and has limitations."

    • Creativity

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      5

      "Robust editor and route creation tools enable extensive building, customization, and modding."

      Capsule for Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

      "Strong emphasis on creating and modifying routes, assets, and scenarios with powerful editor and modding support."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are collaborative or individual; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

      Capsule for Stationeers Stationeers

      "Interactions are generally collaborative or individual; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to relax, immerse in train driving, and escape real life through detailed simulation."

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    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and passion for trains and simulation."

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    • Experimenting

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      4

      "Players experiment with modding, mission creation, and tactical approaches, exploring game mechanics and possibilities."

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      "Players experiment with building complex routes, testing scenarios, and modding content extensively."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore user-created worlds and maps, discovering new creations and community content."

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      "Players explore various routes worldwide and discover community-created content and hidden features."

    • Expression

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      4

      "Customization of routes, trains, and environments allows for personal expression and unique creations."

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      "Customization of routes, trains, and scenarios allows for personal expression and creativity."

    • Fantasy

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      "Focus is on realistic train simulation and model railroading rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

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    • Fellowship

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      2

      "Community forums and social discussion exist but gameplay is primarily solo; some social connection is present."

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      "There is a community around the game with shared interests, forums, and cooperative multiplayer."

    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills in route building, train operation, and content management, with tutorials and community help."

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      "Players develop skills in route building, train operation, and content creation over time."

    • Health

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      "The game is a sedentary computer simulation with no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging driving mechanics."

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      "Requires focused attention and engagement, especially in building and driving modes."

    • Intimacy

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      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level or functional; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

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    • Leadership

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      -2

      "No clear leadership roles; multiplayer is more chaotic and equal participation."

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    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate characters, costumes, and upgrades through gameplay and DLC purchases."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge with flow in driving and exploration."

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive, enjoying flow states in driving and building."

    • Sensation

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      2

      "Visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment though graphics are dated."

      Capsule for Dungeon Siege Dungeon Siege

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    • Status

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      -3

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or popularity; focus is on personal and group enjoyment."

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    • Story

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      "No overarching narrative; gameplay centers on sandbox creation rather than story immersion."

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Route planning and operational management require problem solving and strategic thinking."

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    • Thrill

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      "Gameplay is generally calm and controlled with limited suspense or risk."

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    • Value

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      "Some players feel base game is limited and DLC pricing is high, reducing perceived value."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026