JR EAST Train Simulator (2022)

Developer: ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd.
Publisher: East Japan Railway Company
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 1,215 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You sit in the driver's seat of real Japanese trains, methodically operating controls to faithfully replicate an actual commuter run with live-action visuals and authentic sounds.

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What players say

Players call this an authentic train-driving experience from an official training simulator rather than a game. Many praise the realistic sounds, announcements, and cab interfaces, and note the base game includes the Keihin‑Tohoku Line. Several reviewers say the DLC is expensive.

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