Construction Simulator 2015 vs Train Simulator Classic
Construction Simulator 2015 is an open-world racing game from weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH (2014) while Train Simulator Classic is an open-world sandbox game from Dovetail Games (2015).
What each one is
Steam files Construction Simulator 2015 under Open-World and Racing. In contrast, it files Train Simulator Classic under Open-World and Sandbox.
In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
At a glance
| Construction Simulator 2015 | Train Simulator Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (82%, 6,852) | Mostly Positive (72%, 29,408) |
| Critic aggregate | No aggregate | No aggregate |
| Price | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| Install size | 4.39 GB | 40 GB |
| Steam Deck | playable | playable |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Developer | weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH | Dovetail Games |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Construction Simulator 2015 vs Train Simulator Classic, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Construction Simulator 2015Open-world racing gameTrain Simulator ClassicOpen-world sandbox gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Construction Simulator 2015Simulation, Building, Open WorldTrain Simulator ClassicSimulation, Trains, DrivingThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Construction Simulator 2015 ✓Score 6.9 · 82% on SteamTrain Simulator ClassicScore 6.6 · 72% on SteamThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Construction Simulator 20156,852 reviews · 8 add-ons · 4.39 GBTrain Simulator Classic29,408 reviews · 790 add-ons · 40 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Construction Simulator 2015 ✓$14.99Train Simulator Classic$29.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Construction Simulator 2015PlayableTrain Simulator ClassicPlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Construction Simulator 2015 takes 2 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueConstruction Simulator 2015 and Train Simulator Classic on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Construction Simulator 2015 (GamingPickz Score 6.9)
- The cheaper right now: Construction Simulator 2015 ($14.99)
- Lighter on storage: Construction Simulator 2015 (4.39 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Train Simulator Classic (29,408 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
SimulationBuildingOpen WorldDrivingSingleplayerCasualRealisticStrategy
Where they differ
MultiplayerAutomobile SimCo-opManagementCraftingController
TrainsRelaxingLevel EditorTrackIRAtmosphericTransportation
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Construction Simulator 2015 is relaxed, easy to pick up. Train Simulator Classic is relaxed, easy to pick up.
System requirements, side by side
| Construction Simulator 2015 | Train Simulator Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with 1 GB | — |
| Minimum CPU | Dual-Core Processor with 2.4 GHz | — |
| Minimum RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Install size | 4.39 GB | 40 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Construction Simulator 2015 · Train Simulator Classic.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Construction Simulator 2015 and 1 for Train Simulator Classic. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Construction Simulator 2015 and Train Simulator Classic in scope?
Construction Simulator 2015 has drawn 6,852 Steam reviews, ships 8 add-ons and installs in 4.39 GB. Train Simulator Classic has drawn 29,408 Steam reviews, ships 790 add-ons and installs in 40 GB.
Is Construction Simulator 2015 or Train Simulator Classic better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Construction Simulator 2015 rates higher (6.9 to 6.6). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Construction Simulator 2015 or Train Simulator Classic?
Construction Simulator 2015 is cheaper right now at $14.99, against $29.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.