GameTrend.app

Steam market intelligence

Train Sim World® 3

79% positive · 4,632 Steam reviews · released Sep 6, 2022 · by Dovetail Games

SimulationTrainsDrivingRealisticSingleplayerTransportationFirst-PersonRelaxing

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~153k (P10–P90: 61.1k – 336k)

Gross revenue: ~$3.1M (P10–P90: $1.3M – $6.9M)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Price & value46% positive · 56 mentions
“If you've got the computer that can run it, I say it's worth it! fills that train itch in my brain, Though the DLC's and the other games in the series are quite expensive and can add up pretty fast... just keep that in mind :3”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability44% positive · 39 mentions
“it's good after the first glitchy run”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio66% positive · 29 mentions
“THEEEEE BEST TRAIN GAME EVER MADE IN HISTORY OF TRAIN SIMULATORS!!!!! Sooooo realistic and fun to do! Tons of trains and routes. Kind of expensive, but worth it. I can imagine TSW 6 will be better, but this is an amazing start! Although, I…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 21 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics65% positive · 17 mentions
“Train Sim World 3 Keywords: Simulation • Trains • Realism • Driving • Immersive • Weather System • Career Mode • Routes • First Person • Relaxing Overview ✔ Advanced train simulation with improved physics and systems ✔ Highly detailed…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 29 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity47% positive · 15 mentions
“Train Sim World 3 Keywords: Simulation • Trains • Realism • Driving • Immersive • Weather System • Career Mode • Routes • First Person • Relaxing Overview ✔ Advanced train simulation with improved physics and systems ✔ Highly detailed…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 29 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance75% positive · 12 mentions
“🎮 Game Review: Train Sim World 3 Category Score ⭐ Overall Rating ★★★☆☆ 📖 Story ★☆☆☆☆ 🕹️ Gameplay ★★★☆☆ 🎨 Graphics ★★★★☆ 🔊 Sound Design ★★☆☆☆ 🔁 Replay Value ★★★★☆ 💀 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆ 🐞 Bug Free? ★★★☆☆ 🧰 PC Requirements ★★☆☆☆ (HIGH) ⏱️ Game…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 278 h played · Report / request removal

297 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.

Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

First-person

Art style

Realistic

Structure

Open world

Mood & themes

RelaxingAtmosphericHorror

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsPartial controller support

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

Go deeper

The interactive page adds review velocity, the price-vs-units neighborhood map and closest comparables. Making something in this niche? Start your road on GameTrend — free, no card.