SimulationFit check
Is Train Sim World® 3 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Train simulation fans interested in operating freight and passenger trains on routes in the United States, Britain, and Germany.
- Players who want to practise train operation through lessons and then take on scenarios or scheduled services.
- Train enthusiasts who enjoy customising trains and creating journeys to share.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a broad range of vehicle types beyond train operation.
- Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than driving, route operation, and scheduled services.
Our take on Train Sim World® 3
The focus on train operation gives the game a narrow activity range: its routes, lessons, and scenarios all centre on driving trains. Players seeking a wider mix of gameplay activities may find that specialised focus limiting.
What is Train Sim World® 3?
Train Sim World 3 is a train-driving simulation set on routes in the United States, Britain, and Germany.
Operate the ES44C4 on California’s 85-mile Cajon Pass, the ICE 1 on the 186-km Kassel–Würzburg route, and the Class 395 on the 89-mile Southeastern Highspeed route. The game includes multiple trains per route, driving cabs, Training Centre lessons, Scenarios, and Timetabled Services. Weather features include storms, lightning, wind effects, and changing cloud cover. Scenario Planner lets players create journeys, while Livery Designer provides tools to customise trains. Creations can be shared through Creators Club, and Off the Rails mode lets players use customised trains on any route. Train Sim World 2 content is also playable in Train Sim World 3.
How Train Sim World® 3 plays
- 01Train customisation
- Livery Designer supports painting trains, and Scenario Planner allows custom journeys to be shared through Creators Club.
- 02Weather effects
- Storms include lightning and wind physics that affect the train’s movement.
- 03Training Centre
- Lessons introduce train operation before players take on scenarios and scheduled services.
- 04Route-specific trains
- The game features the ES44C4, ICE 1, and Class 395 across three routes with different distances and settings.
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Train Sim World® 3: platforms & release
Is Train Sim World® 3 worth it?
It is worth it if: train simulation fans interested in operating freight and passenger trains on routes in the United States, Britain, and Germany. Skip it if: players looking for a broad range of vehicle types beyond train operation.
Where can I download Train Sim World® 3?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Train Sim World® 3's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Train Sim World® 3 on?
Windows only.
