Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator similar games & best alternatives

Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator

2024

Should you play it?

Take control of a Soviet locomotive and embark on a dangerous journey along the world's longest railway line. Face mafia rivals, bandits, wild animals, constant breakdowns, severe frosts, hunger, and... a hangover. How far will you get before your supplies run out?

What works

  • Unique blend of train simulation, survival, and mafia story
  • Complex and engaging train operation mechanics
  • Immersive soviet-era atmosphere and setting
  • Active developer support and frequent updates
  • Good value for price with long gameplay sessions

Things to keep in mind

  • Performance and optimization issues reported
  • Limited multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Repetitive environments and limited mission variety
  • Some clunky ai and combat mechanics
  • Survival and maintenance can become tedious over time

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

  • Dino Trauma

  • Half-Life 2

  • Supplice

  • SiN Gold

  • Skinwalker Hunt

Less dominating

Games that feels like Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator but with less domination over others

  • Zompiercer

  • Outbreak Island

  • Urge

  • The Last Caretaker

  • Kona

  • Metro Awakening

More social

Games that feels like Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • MISERY

  • CONVRGENCE

  • Mist Survival

  • Wanted Raccoon

  • A.W.O.L.

  • Human Host

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Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026