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Train Simulator Classic

Train Simulator Classic

The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.

72%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperDovetail Games
PublishersDovetail Games, Dovetail Games - Trains
Release DateSep 17, 2015
$29.99
Peak Players3.8K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Train Simulator Classic is a long-standing, highly detailed simulation platform that offers a relaxing and realistic experience for train enthusiasts, particularly when using high-quality third-party content. However, the base game is often criticized for being a shell that requires significant financial investment in expensive DLC to feel complete.

Pros

  • Highly realistic and detailed locomotive simulation, especially with pro-level models and realistic braking systems.90%
  • Offers a relaxing and immersive experience that appeals to both hardcore enthusiasts and casual players.80%
  • Massive library of DLC routes and locomotives, providing more variety than newer competitors.80%
  • Excellent third-party content from creators like Smokebox and Bossman Games enhances the experience significantly.60%

Cons

  • Extremely high total cost of DLC, with some players describing the pricing model as predatory.95%
  • The base game acts as a bare-bones launcher with very little content included.90%
  • Technical issues including poor optimization, frequent crashes, and an aging game engine.70%
  • Frustrating DLC dependency chains where specific add-ons require other paid content to function.60%
  • Lack of native Raildriver support and broken custom session/map building tools.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend purchasing content only during sales due to the high cumulative cost.
  • The game boasts an exceptionally high average playtime of over 400 hours among its dedicated player base.
Confidence: 71%
Based on the 83 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 27, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
329
Peak · last 90 days
1.2K
All-time peak
3.8K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$5.99since Dec 3, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
93%
All-time positive
72%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews29.4K
Positive: 21.1K (72%)Negative: 8.3K (28%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

413h

Avg Playtime at Review

68%

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