Games like SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue

Steam reviews

What players say

Recent reviews are mostly negative, citing performance problems, awkward controls and a tutorial that is hard to follow, though players who enjoy realistic train driving still find it rewarding.

Recent reviews lean clearly against the demo, while Steam's overall totals are much more positive. Many players who like realistic train driving say the procedures, signals, braking and tonnage make the cab feel authentic, and they praise the detailed cab interiors and the Polish scenery. Some describe the early journeys as calm and rewarding once the startup routine is learned. Many complaints focus on the controls: mouse interaction with levers and switches is described as slow and fiddly, and keys are not always clear. Many players report poor frame rates and crashes even on capable hardware. Some say the tutorial skips steps or does not respond, and that the emergency brake and vigilance system can stop the train unexpectedly. Several reviewers note that the demo offers only two short routes, so they find it too limited to judge the full game.

Who it suits

Players who enjoy realistic, procedure-heavy train driving and are willing to learn complex controls will find the most to like.

Who should skip it

Players who want quick, forgiving driving or stable performance should skip it, as the demo's controls, tutorial and frame rates put many off.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with many hours tend to recommend it for its realism, while those who quit early mostly describe controls and tutorial problems.

Summarised by AI from 46 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.