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Diesel Railcar Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.

What works

  • Realistic physics and sound design
  • Accessible controls with tutorial support
  • Active developer and frequent updates
  • Modding support with route and train editors
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited graphical fidelity and scenery detail
  • Small number of base routes and trains
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Early access state with some rough edges
  • Sparse world and minimal passenger animation

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Train Sim World® 2

  • SubwaySim 2

  • Back in Service: a Metro Driver

  • Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation

  • Train Sim World® 4

  • RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！

More social

Games that feels like Diesel Railcar Simulator but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • SimRail - The Railway Simulator

  • Railroads Online

  • Railway Empire 2

  • Trainz™ Simulator 12

  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022

Less value-seeking

Games that feels like Diesel Railcar Simulator but with less emphasis on value for time or money

  • Train Simulator Classic

  • OHV

  • Train Sim World® 6

  • Train Sim World® 3

  • Train Sim World® 5

  • Fernbus Simulator

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Diesel Railcar Simulator but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue

  • Captain of Industry

  • Hmmsim Metro

  • ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition

  • Derail Valley

  • World of Subways 3 – London Underground Circle Line

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Diesel Railcar Simulator: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story, Survival.

Last update: 03/08/2026