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Train Sim World® 4

Buy79%

Mostly Positive · 4k player reviews · Medium confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows

Dovetail Games · Trains · Sep 26, 2023

Player review score
79%
Mostly Positive
Price
$17.99−40%
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
250
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
8
Full audio3 of 8
Subtitles8 of 8

Should I buy Train Sim World® 4?

Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 61 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 27 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Monetization: 28 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 21 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Performance: 19 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 4k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
33% of themes are praise8% are divided59% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
61 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Released in 2023, this entry builds on the solid foundation laid by its predecessors while introducing new systems, enhanced visuals, and a broader range of customization that caters to both hardcore rail enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
27 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Train Sim World® 4 is the latest installment in Dovetail Games’ long-running series of train simulation titles, and it represents a significant evolution in both gameplay mechanics and overall scope.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game can also be overwhelming at first for newcomers due to its steep learning curve, but with time, it becomes second nature.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design is equally impressive, with engine roars, track noises, and station announcements all contributing to the immersive experience.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Graphics61 reviews
Gameplay27 reviews
Difficulty6 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls
67% still recommend
Players complain
Monetization
25% still recommend
Bugs
14% still recommend
Performance
32% still recommend
Optimization
33% still recommend
Crashes
45% still recommend
Interface
50% still recommend
Multiplayer
40% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Stats
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

On sale, not the lowest
$17.99$29.99−40%

The lowest we've tracked is $11.99.

7 points recordedtoday · $17.99

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