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SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue

2021

Should you play it?

SimRail - 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!

What works

  • Realistic and immersive train simulation
  • Detailed physics and sound design
  • Free prologue with frequent updates
  • Developer responsiveness to feedback
  • Potential for multiplayer and dispatcher roles

Things to keep in mind

  • Performance issues and bugs reported
  • Steep learning curve and complex controls
  • Lack of keybinding customization
  • Limited routes and content in prologue
  • Some ui and graphical glitches

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • TRAIN CREW

  • Construction Simulator

  • Construction Simulator 2015

  • Railroader

  • SimRail - The Railway Simulator

  • Train Sim World® 2020

More expressive

Games that feels like SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue but with more self-expression and customization

  • Rolling Line

  • Trainz™ Simulator 12

  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022

  • Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

  • Trainz: A New Era

  • ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition

Less social

Games that feels like SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Hmmsim Metro

  • World of Subways 2 – Berlin Line 7

  • Bus World

  • Construction Simulator 2 US - Pocket Edition

  • 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

  • Euro Truck Simulator

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue but with less leadership over others

  • MaSzyna

  • Train Sim World® 6

  • Back in Service: a Metro Driver

  • World of Subways 3 – London Underground Circle Line

  • Derail Valley

  • SubwaySim Hamburg

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SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026