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JR EAST Train Simulator

Single-player Japanese train driving built around real recorded footage

ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd. · Published by EAST JAPAN RAILWAY TRADING CO., LTD. · Released Nov 14, 2022

Simulation

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 1,352
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 15 in 30 days
Players
127
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 27, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1060
16 GB RAM · 60 GB disk
Full requirements

What is JR EAST Train Simulator?

A single-player train-driving simulator in which you operate trains on Japanese railway routes, managing speed, braking, station stops, and schedules.

For you if...

  • +you want realistic train controls and precise station stops
  • +you enjoy focused, single-player train simulation
  • +you like viewing Japan through real recorded footage

Not for you if...

  • −you expect substantial base content without paid add-ons
  • −you prefer fully 3D environments over recorded video
  • −you need external cameras instead of a fixed forward view

What players say

73% of 1,352 reviews are positive · 93% of 15 in the last 30 days

Players praise the real-world footage, train sounds, and the challenge of stopping accurately and on time. The main complaint is the limited base content and high price of route add-ons; some also dislike the fixed forward view and lack of an external camera.

Players over time

▲ +73% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 157 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026127
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Nov 2, 202693
Nov 1, 2026157
Oct 31, 2026152
Oct 30, 2026107
Oct 29, 2026104
Oct 28, 2026123
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Oct 25, 2026110
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Oct 23, 202640
Oct 22, 202647
Oct 21, 202645
Oct 20, 202656
Oct 18, 2026121
Oct 17, 202687
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Oct 14, 202633
Oct 13, 202636
Oct 11, 202694
Oct 10, 202688
Oct 9, 202642
Oct 8, 202648
Oct 7, 202657
Oct 6, 202648
Oct 4, 202693
Oct 3, 202695
Oct 2, 202635
Oct 1, 202648
Sep 30, 202653
Sep 29, 202640
Sep 27, 202691
Sep 26, 202696
Sep 25, 202644
Sep 24, 202644
Sep 23, 2026104
Sep 23, 202682
Sep 22, 202679
Sep 21, 202640

Screenshots and trailer

JR EAST Train Simulator screenshot 1

JR EAST Train Simulator system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 16 GB RAM, 60 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
64-bit Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 6GB)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
60 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
need resolution 1920×1080@60Hz

Recommended

OS
64-bit Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i5 12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (VRAM 8GB)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
60 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Recommended SSD

Does JR EAST Train Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does JR EAST Train Simulator run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
137
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English.

Does JR EAST Train Simulator use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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