Open Rails Alternatives

Open Rails is described as ': free train simulator that supports the world's largest range of digital content' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Open Rails for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Playstation, Xbox and Mac apps. The best Open Rails alternative is Train Sim World. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try openBVE or BVE trainsim. Other great apps like Open Rails are ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition, Trainz Simulator, TramSim Munich and Loksim3D.

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    Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
    • Train Sim World is the most popular Windows alternative to Open Rails.

    • Train Sim World is the most popular commercial alternative to Open Rails.

    • Train Sim World is Paid and ProprietaryOpen Rails is Free and Open Source
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    Enter the virtual cab and experience a train driver’s operations at the highest level of realism. ZUSI 3 is a train simulation for PCs, the professional version of which is also being used in railway companies for engine driver training.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    openBVE is an open source train simulator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • openBVE is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Open Rails.

    • openBVE is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Open Rails.

    • openBVE is Free and Open SourceOpen Rails is also Free and Open Source
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    Trainz Simulator is a commercial train simulator from Australia, which allows users to build, play and operate railways routes in a sandbox environment. Development of the Trainz Simulator series began in October 2001.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    BVE trainsim (formerly Boso View Express) is a Japanese train simulator based on the point of view of the train operator.

    11 BVE trainsim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Discover with TramSim Munich a new city with numerous landmarks as well as the low-floor tram model R2.2.b! Transport your passengers on three detailed tram lines in full length through the centre of the Bavarian capital.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Loksim3D is a leisure project of railway enthusiasts and software developers, who developed a program to simulate driving traction vehicles. Loksim3D simulates the tasks of a train driver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Build and run your dream railroad through an huge Open World! Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own Singleplayer experience!.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Line 1, the most complicated subway in Seoul, is now coming in PC version. You can feel high immersion with the graphics that realize the actual Seoul scenery, the train driving sound, and the realistic train driving system.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steemit
    • Steam
    • Stellarium
     
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    Euro Train Sim 2 is the first mobile train simulator to feature officially-licensed real trains from Germantrain operator Deutsche Bahn. Signal System and AI trains.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Euro Train Simulator 2 is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Open Rails.

    • Euro Train Simulator 2 is Freemium and ProprietaryOpen Rails is Free and Open Source
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    Train Simulator brings to life some amazing train challenges on real world routes and delivers the ultimate railway hobby.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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