JR EAST Train Simulator vs SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator wins 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | JR EAST Train Simulator | SimRail - The Railway Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 49 | 51 |
| Quality | 64 | 70 |
| Value | 50 | 47 |
| Popularity | 25 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 114.99 | R$ 114.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.5% positive | 85.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 73 | 163 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | JR EAST Train Simulator | SimRail - The Railway Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2022 | December 13, 2024 |
| Developers | ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd. | SimRail S.A. |
| Publishers | EAST JAPAN RAILWAY TRADING CO., LTD. | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.8 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (VRAM 8GB) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: JR EAST Train Simulator or SimRail - The Railway Simulator?
SimRail - The Railway Simulator won the comparison against JR EAST Train Simulator based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is JR EAST Train Simulator worth buying over SimRail - The Railway Simulator?
Based on the metrics, SimRail - The Railway Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. JR EAST Train Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC