Train Life: A Railway Simulator vs Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Train Life: A Railway Simulator wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Train Life: A Railway Simulator is R$11.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Train Life: A Railway Simulator | Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 40 | 45 |
| Quality | 55 | 56 |
| Value | 58 | 36 |
| Popularity | 26 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.74 | R$ 16.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.7% positive | 66.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 21 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Train Life: A Railway Simulator
Nuuvem Cheapest Authorized resellerR$4.74−90%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$8.62−82%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$9.67−80%Buy Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
Side by side over time
Train Life: A Railway SimulatorTrain Mechanic Simulator 2017
Details and requirements
| Item | Train Life: A Railway Simulator | Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 25, 2022 | March 23, 2017 |
| Developers | Simteract | Si7 Studio |
| Publishers | Nacon | PlayWay S.A., Atomic Jelly |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 8, 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.8 GHz | Pentium Core Quad |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB VRAM or more | Geforce GT950 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Train Life: A Railway Simulator or Train Mechanic Simulator 2017?
Train Life: A Railway Simulator won the comparison against Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 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 Train Life: A Railway Simulator worth buying over Train Mechanic Simulator 2017?
Based on the metrics, Train Life: A 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. Train Life: A Railway Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC