When does Train Sim World® 4 get good?

The first 2 hours are a test. In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (59%); after 10h it's 1 in 7 (15%). Fully opens up by hour 10.

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Train Sim World® 4

Sep 26, 2023 Steam: Mostly Positive

The first 2 hours are a test

Gets good by 2h almost every game dips in hours 2–3

Fully opens up by 10h rated like by long-time players

Started playing 92% of owners

Steam reviews 79% positive of 4,033

What the data shows

In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (59%); after 10h it's 1 in 7 (15%).
Fully opens up by hour 10.
The opening is criticised more than in 88% of games we track.
The game has no story achievements, so drop-off points can't be measured.
92% of owners got the first achievement.

When it gets good

Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.

before it gets good opening up fully opened up

Based on all 4,056 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 289 reviews: 19.1h for positive, 13h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.

Where players quit

Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (92% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.

This game has no story achievements, so we can't tell where players quit.

All achievements (250)

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TSW4: First Step Reach Driver Level 2 100%
TSW4: Freshman Complete 1 Training Module 90%
TSW4: Pathfinder Drive any locomotive for 5 miles 85%
TSW4: Score! Drive any locomotive for 20 miles 78%
TSW4: Graduate Complete 4 Training Modules 72%
TSW4: Achieving Gold Drive any locomotive for 50 miles 69%
TSW4: Centurion Drive any locomotive for 100 miles 60%
TSW4: Intuition Drive any locomotive for 250 miles 45%
PBD: Matching the Mallard Reach 126mph in the Azuma 40%
TSW4: Proclaimer Drive any locomotive for 500 miles 33%
TSW4: Trainspotting Capture your first photo using the Photo Mode 27%
PBD: Azuma Meeting Complete Azuma Class 801/2 Training Module 25%
TSW4: First Success Complete your first scenario in Beginner Mode 24%
VBRG: Natural Talent Complete ÖBB Talent 1 Training Module 19%
TSW4: Cunning Plan Create your first scenario in the Scenario Planner 18%
TSW4: Top Link! Complete your first scenario in Expert Mode 17%
ALV: Freshman Complete EMD F125 Training Module 15%
TSW4: Setting the Standard Complete your first scenario in Standard Mode 13%
TSW4: Artist Create your first reskin in the Livery Designer 12%
DB66: Mr Sparkle Operate the DB Class 66 for 66 miles 10%
FSCT: Centenary Complete Flying Scotsman Training Module 10%
TSW4: Exhibitionist Complete a scenario using your own created livery 9.8%
ICE3: Thawed Out Operate the ICE3 for 300 kilometres 8.8%
BR182: Sprint 182 Reach a speed of 100kmh in the BR 182 8.5%
TGV: Over in a Flash Operate the TGV Duplex for 200 kilometres 8.4%
ALV: West Coast Railroader Drive EMD F125 for 125 miles 8.0%
PBD: Half Way Drive Azuma Class 801/2 for 400.5 miles 7.6%
TSW4: Quality Assurance Complete 1 of your created scenarios 7.2%
VBRG: The Hills are Alive Complete 10 services in the ÖBB Talent 1 6.4%
BR 101: Boss of the Bahn Operate the DB BR 101 for 101 kilometres 6.2%
FSCT: Record Breaker! Reach 100 mph in Flying Scotsman 6.1%
BCC: Brum Brummmmm! Operate the BR Class 323 for 32.3 miles 6.0%
LFR: I've got the Power! Complete the DB BR 103 training module 5.9%
VBRG: Crossing Borders Complete Scenario 'International Rescue' on Vorarlberg 5.9%
LFR: 110% Operate the DB BR 110 for 110 km 4.8%
ALV: Action! Complete Scenario 'Impossible Mission' on Antelope 4.6%
BR 182: Blink and You'll Miss It Operate the Dispolok BR 182 for 182 kilometers 4.6%
LGV: TGV Trained Complete all training modules on LGV Méditerranée 4.6%
BRO: Are you not n-tertained? Operate the n-Wagen for 46.3 kilometers 4.5%
MAIN: Desiro-ble Operate the DB BR 642 for 64.2 km 3.8%
TSW4: Taskmaster Complete any set of route tasks 3.6%
CL465: Training Complete Complete the Class 465 Introduction training module 3.3%
BKG: Green Goblin Complete the Class 710 training module 2.9%
CL465: To the Capital! Operate the Class 465 for 200 miles 2.7%
LZN: FLIRTing across the miles Operate the RABe 523 for 100 Kilometres 2.7%
BLE: Welcome to the Land of the Mountains Complete the RhB Allegra Introduction training module 2.6%
FSCT: Making History Complete Scenario 'Re-Record' on Flying Scotsman 2.6%
SBN: Slalom Skier Operate the ÖBB 1116 for 111.6 km 2.5%
BR 363: Workhorse Operate the DB BR 363 for 363 kilometres 2.3%
CL465: Network Expansion Complete the Class 465 scenario 'Temporary Contract' 2.3%
SRM: You're the 111 that I want Operate the DB BR 111 for 111 km 2.1%
BRO: Hot off the Press! Operate the PRESS BR 155 for 150 kilometers 1.8%
GWE: Cross Country Operated the Class 43 HST for 430 miles. 1.8%
NID: Lets Go Complete the BR628 Introduction training module 1.8%
SEH: Trained and Ready Complete all training modules on Southeastern High Speed 1.8%
LBN: Gatwick Express Operate the Gatwick Express Class 387 for 387 miles 1.7%
RT: Green Light Complete the BR442 introduction tutorial 1.7%
DRA: Having Fünf Complete all the scenarios on Nahverkehr Dresden 1.6%
GE 44 II: In it for the long haul Operate the GE 44 II for 100 km 1.6%
BR 422: Wuppertal Commuter Operate the DB BR 422 for 422 kilometres 1.5%
PBO: Pace Yourself Operate Class 142 for 142 miles 1.5%
DRA: Inc-Radebeul Reach Route Level 20 on Nahverkehr Dresden 1.5%
Class 45: Revv'd up Complete the Diesel Locomotives Introduction tutorial 1.5%
KWG: Cool as ICE Complete all training modules on Kassel Wurzburg 1.4%
NID: Here to stay Reach Loco Level 10 in the BR628 1.4%
BR 101: Battling the Bahn Complete the DB BR 101 scenario 'All Together' 1.3%
BR 101: The Perfectionist Complete the DB BR 101 Introduction training module 1.3%
BRO: BROfessor Successfully complete the BR 110 Training Module 1.3%
WCL: Modern Day Cornish Hundred Operate the Class 150 for 100 miles 1.3%
DRA: Alleskönner Complete all the training modules on Nahverkehr Dresden 1.3%
LGV: A Great Triumph Complete all scenarios on LGV Méditerranée 1.3%
SEH: All Rounder Complete all scenarios on Southeastern High Speed 1.3%
BR182: True Taurus Operate the BR 182 a distance of 1820km 1.2%
EDN: A braw start Complete the Class 385 Introduction training module 1.2%
KWG: King of the Kassel Complete all scenarios on Kassel Wurzburg 1.2%
MAIN: Hypermile Complete the "Running on Vapors" scenario on Maintalbahn 1.2%
SBN: Put your back into it Complete the "I need a hero" scenario on Semmeringbahn: Wiener Neustadt - Mürzzuschlag 1.2%
NEC BP: Full of Beans Complete all training modules on Boston - Providence 1.1%
BR 187: Welcome to Life on the BR187 Complete the DB BR187 introduction training module 1.1%
SF F7: Hexed Operate the SF F7 for 247 miles 1.1%
CL313: Line Rider Operate the Southern BR Class 313 for 100 miles 1.1%
EDN: Pure Class (385) Reach Loco Level 10 in the Class 385 1.1%
HRR: Building a Background Complete all scenarios on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 1.1%
HRR: Certified Pro Complete all training modules on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 1.1%
MAG: Speeding to Success Complete all scenarios on Hauptstrecke München-Augsburg 1.1%
MML: Running Start Complete the Class 158 Introduction training module 1.1%
BCC: Bostin'! Successfully completed the Class 323 training module 1.0%
BR 204: Push and Pull Starter Complete the BR 204 Introduction training module 1.0%
CJP: Passing Grade Complete all training modules on Cajon Pass 1.0%
CL313: Feeling Electric Complete the Southern BR Class 313 Introduction training module 1.0%
FCE: You're a Turbostar Operate Class 170 for 170 miles 1.0%
HAR: A Fine Line Complete the M3A training module 1.0%
MGP: Sit Down Complete the Class 323 training module 1.0%
MML: Athletic Abilities Reach Loco Level 10 in the Class 158 1.0%
NYT: Jersey Sure Successfully complete the ALP-46 training module 1.0%
SRM: Back and Forth Complete 20 services on Salzburg - Rosenheim 1.0%
BR 187: What a Haul! Operate the DB BR187 for 500 kilometres 0.9%
CCL: 314 Master Complete all training modules on Cathcart Circle Line 0.9%
SF F7: Smart Deco Successfully complete the SF F7 Tutorial 0.9%
ECW: Situational Awareness Complete all scenarios on East Coastway 0.9%
GWE: Peak Performance Successfully completed all scenarios 0.9%
GWE: Qualified Driver Successfully completed all tutorials 0.9%
HAR: Grand Appearance Complete the M7A training module 0.9%
HSC: GEVO Training Complete Complete the ES44AC training module 0.9%
LBN: Pier Review Complete all scenarios on London Commuter 0.9%
LBN: Bright Star Complete all training modules on London Commuter 0.9%
1938Stock: Live (38) Stock Complete the 1938 Stock Tutorial 0.9%
MGP: One for the 'Gram Complete the "Gossip Line" scenario on Glossop Line 0.9%
MSB: All in Order Complete all scenarios on Main-Spessart Bahn 0.9%
BR182: Training Day Complete the BR 182 Introduction tutorial 0.9%
NEC BP: Patriot Complete all scenarios on Boston - Providence 0.8%
BR155: Power Full Complete the BR 155 Introduction tutorial 0.8%
BR 204: Dedicated Shunter Operate the BR 204 for 204 kilometres 0.8%
BR 363: Show Me the Way Complete the DB BR 363 Introduction training module 0.8%
C40-8W: C40 Miles Operate the C40-8W for 40 miles 0.8%
Class 33: Straight Outta Crompton Complete the Class 33 Introduction tutorial 0.8%
ECW: An Electric Star Complete all training modules on East Coastway 0.8%
F40PH: Four One Five Operate the F40PH-2CAT for 400 miles 0.8%
FCE: Bob’s your Uncle Complete the Class 170 Introduction training module 0.8%
HBK: Experienced Driver Complete all scenarios on Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck 0.8%
HSC: Geep Training Complete Complete the GP38-2 training module 0.8%
BR 182: Carry Me Home Successfully complete the Dispolok BR 182 Tutorial 0.8%
MP36PH: Bringing the Baby Back Complete the MP36PH Baby Bullet Introduction tutorial 0.8%
MSB: Trio Triumph Complete all tutorials on Main-Spessart Bahn 0.8%
PFR: Snow Complete the Deep Freeze Scenario on Peak Forest Railway 0.8%
DB66: Clean Sweep Successfully completed the DB Class 66 Tutorial 0.8%
TVL: Beaming with pride Complete all scenarios on Tees Valley Line 0.8%
RRO: Wupper Wonderer Complete all scenarios on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 0.8%
TSW4: Livery Layer Leader Use 500 layers in the Livery Designer 0.7%
BLE: Tick-tock-tastic Reach Loco Level 10 in the RhB Allegra 0.7%
BR155: Power Up Reach Loco Level 10 in the BR 155 0.7%
BR 187: A long First Trip Complete the DB BR187 scenario 'From Aachen to Ehrenfield' 0.7%
BR 204: Shunting Magnificence Complete the BR 204 scenario Hafenbahnhof Order 0.7%
CL08: Gronk Genius Complete the Class 08 Introduction tutorial 0.7%
CL40: Whistler Wizard Complete the Class 40 Introduction tutorial 0.7%
CC: Welcome to the Rail World Complete all training modules on Cane Creek 0.7%
CJP: San Andreas Complete all scenarios on Cajon Pass 0.7%
CL20: Type 1 Topper Complete the Class 20 Introduction training module 0.7%
CL20: Chopper Non-Stopper Operate the Class 20 for 200 miles 0.7%
CL313: Lonely Road Complete the Southern BR Class 313 scenario 'Far Reaches' 0.7%
CL31: Extended Range Operate the BR Class 31 for 310 miles 0.7%
CL52: Class of '52 Complete the Class 52 Introduction tutorial 0.7%
CL52: Western Region Operate the Class 52 a distance of 520 miles 0.7%
CRR: Conquering Clinchfield Complete all training modules on Clinchfield Railroad 0.7%
EDN: Pure Dead Brilliant Complete all scenarios on TSW: ScotRail Express: Edinburgh - Glasgow 0.7%
GWB: Moving up a Gear Complete the GWB Class 101 Introduction training module 0.7%
GWB: Go Western Complete the GWB Class 52 Introduction training module 0.7%
HBK: Ready to Ride Complete all training modules on Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck 0.7%
HDX: If the point shoe fits Comple the Try Hard scenario on Holiday Express 0.7%
BR 182: Locked Down Complete the Dispolok 182 scenario 'Gaining Mass' 0.7%
M3: Grasping Hands Complete the M3 scenario Hicksville Handler 0.7%
M3: Budding Engineer Complete the M3 Introduction training module 0.7%
LIRR: Making Headway Reach Route Level 10 on Long Island Rail Road 0.7%
LPC: Hold Your Hand Complete all training modules on Spirit of Steam: Liverpool - Crewe 0.7%
MAG: Master of München Complete all training modules on Hauptstrecke München-Augsburg 0.7%
MML: Marathon Champion Complete all scenarios on TSW4: Midland Main Line: Leicester - Derby & Nottingham 0.7%
MP15DC: Becoming a Pro Complete the MP15DC Introduction training module 0.7%
MP36PH: Left in the Dark Complete the MP36PH scenario Bay Area Breakdown 0.7%
MP36PH: Baby Steps Operate the MP36PH for 360 miles 0.7%
PFR: Peak Performance Complete all the training modules on Peak Forest Railway 0.7%
RSN: Valley Veteran Complete all scenarios on Ruhr Sieg Nord 0.7%
DB66: Spray and Play Complete the DB Class 66 RHTT scenario 'Dawn of the Shed' 0.7%
SFJ: The Fog Has Lifted Complete all tutorials on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 0.7%
SMH: Old Hat Complete all training modules for Sherman Hill 0.7%
OSD: Master Class Complete all training modules on Oakville Subdivision 0.7%
RRO: Top of the Class Complete all training modules on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 0.7%
WSR: Tourist Attraction Complete 47 passenger boarding tasks 0.7%
BKG: GOATs 'n Goblins Complete 20 services on the Gospel Oak - Barking Riverside line 0.5%
BLE: Mountainous Achievement Complete all scenarios on TSW4: Bernina Line 0.5%
BR155: Power Grid Complete 15 services using the BR 155 0.5%
BR 363: Building Experience Complete the DB BR 363 scenario 'Cement Mixer' 0.5%
CL40: Whistle While you Work Operate the Class 40 for 400 miles 0.5%
C40-8W: Introduction Complete Complete the C40-8W Introduction training module 0.5%
CCL: Getting Dizzy Complete all scenarios on Cathcart Circle Line 0.5%
SF F7: Star Spangled Complete the SF F7 scenario 'Switching It Up' 0.5%
CL20: Tees Yard Turn Around Complete the Class 20 scenario Chopper and Change 0.5%
CL31: Blue Star Complete the BR Class 31 Introduction tutorial 0.5%
Class 33: Crompton Cruiser Operate the Class 33 for 330 miles 0.5%
DCZ: Moving Mountains Complete all scenarios on Tharandter Rampe: Dresden - Chemnitz 0.5%
DCZ: Fuelled and Charged Complete all training modules for Tharandter Rampe: Dresden - Chemnitz 0.5%
HBK: From City to Coast Complete 50 services on Hauptstrecke Hamburg - Lübeck 0.5%
HDX: Season's Greetings Complete all scenarios on Holiday Express 0.5%
HRR: Radiant Ruhr Reach Route Level 20 on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 0.5%
M3: Metropolitan Master Operate the M3 for 300 miles 0.5%
LIRR: Accessed All Areas Complete all scenarios on Long Island Rail Road 0.5%
MP15DC: Movement Master Operate the MP15DC for 150 miles 0.5%
NID: From Strength to Strength Complete all scenarios on TSW4: Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel to Stockheim 0.5%
NTP: Trans-Pennine Traveller Complete all scenarios on Northern Trans-Pennine 0.5%
NYT: Disco Fries Complete the NYE in NYC scenario on New York - Trenton 0.5%
PBO: The Big Dipper Complete all scenarios on Blackpool Branches 0.5%
PBO: Beside the Seaside Complete 40 services on Blackpool Branches 0.5%
RT: Safety First Acknowledge 500 SIFA alarms on Rapid Transit 0.5%
SEH: Seeing Purple Complete 100 services on Southeastern High Speed 0.5%
SFJ: California Completionist Complete all scenarios on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 0.5%
WSR: Summer Vacation Complete all scenarios on West Somerset Railway 0.5%
ARL: Alpine Performance Complete all scenarios on Arosa Line 0.4%
ARL: Born to Ride Rode as a passenger for 20 km on Arosa Line 0.4%
NEC BP: Plant the Ivy Reach Route Level 20 on Boston - Providence 0.4%
C40-8W: Snow Boarding Complete the C40-8W scenario 'Slippy Descent' 0.4%
CCL: Cruising the Clyde Complete 50 services on Cathcart Circle Line 0.4%
CL31: Cemented Skillset Complete 15 services using the BR Class 31 0.4%
Class 33: Bluejacket Complete the Minehead Mariner scenario 0.4%
CRR: Clinchfield Completionist Complete all scenarios on Clinchfield Railroad 0.4%
CRR: Mastering the Mountains Complete 20 services on Clinchfield Railroad 0.4%
DCZ: Southside Reach Route Level 20 on Tharandter Rampe: Dresden - Chemnitz 0.4%
GWB: Clocking Out Complete Diesel Legends of the Great Western scenario 'All Change' 0.4%
HDX: Coins for Connor Collect all the chocolate coins on Holiday Express 0.4%
IOW: Pack Rat Collect all route tasks on Isle of Wight 0.4%
IOW: On the Wight Track Complete all scenarios on Isle of Wight 0.4%
LPC: Sound Steam Driver Complete all scenarios on Spirit of Steam: Liverpool - Crewe 0.4%
1938Stock: Elementary My Dear Watson Complete the 'Blast from the Past' scenario 0.4%
LZN: You're a Jack of all trades! Complete all scenarios on S-Bahn Zentralschweiz: Luzern - Sursee 0.4%
LZN: As accurate as a Swiss Watch Complete 20 services on S-Bahn Zentralschweiz: Luzern - Sursee 0.4%
MP15DC: Building Stability Complete the MP15DC scenario Ballasting Act 0.4%
RSN: A Day on the DB Complete 50 Ruhr Sieg Nord services 0.4%
SMH: Wild Best Complete all scenarios on Sherman Hill 0.4%
OSD: All in a Day's Work Complete all scenarios on Oakville Subdivision 0.4%
TVL: Doing the right thing Complete 50 Tees Valley Line services 0.4%
WCL: Totally Gnarly Dude Complete all scenarios on West Cornwall Local 0.4%
WCL: Pirate King Complete 20 services on West Cornwall Local 0.4%
WSR: Preserving Heritage Collect all collectables on West Somerset Railway 0.4%
BCC: Teddy Bear's Picnic Collect all of the route tasks on Birmingham Cross-City 0.3%
BKG: Jobgoblin Complete all of the route tasks on the Gospel Oak - Barking Riverside line 0.3%
CC: Serves all the West Complete all scenarios on Cane Creek 0.3%
CC: Many Years of Service Complete 20 services on Cane Creek 0.3%
CJP: Taco Tuesday! Complete all route tasks on Cajon Pass 0.3%
CL52: Hydraulic Heaven Complete 15 services using the Class 52 0.3%
ECW: Southern Servant Complete 100 services on East Coastway 0.3%
FCE: Completed the Loop Complete all scenarios on Fife Circle 0.3%
HAR: Harlem Mover & Shaker Reach Route Level 20 on Harlem Line: Grand Central Terminal - North White Plains 0.3%
HSC: Collection Finished! Collect all of the route tasks on Horseshoe Curve 0.3%
IOW: Island Gold Complete 20 services on Isle of Wight 0.3%
KWG: ICEd Out Complete all route tasks on Kassel Wurzburg 0.3%
LFR: Cuckoo Complete all the route tasks on Mainz - Koblenz 0.3%
LIRR: Discovery Island Collected all collectables on Long Island Rail Road 0.3%
LPC: Fixing a Hole Complete all route tasks on Spirit of Steam: Liverpool - Crewe 0.3%
1938Stock: Baker's Vicenary Complete 20 services driving the 1938 stock 0.3%
MAIN: SCHMETTERLING! Complete all the route tasks on Maintalbahn 0.3%
MGP: Are you Local? Complete all the route tasks on Glossop Line 0.3%
MSB: Clean Sweep Complete 100 services on Main-Spessart Bahn 0.3%
NTP: The Magic Number Reach Route Level 20 on Northern Trans-Pennine 0.3%
NYT: Baller Complete all the route tasks on New York - Trenton 0.3%
PFR: Exceedingly Good Complete all the route tasks on Peak Forest Railway 0.3%
RSN: Refurbishment Crew Collect all collectables on Ruhr Sieg Nord 0.3%
RT: Mass Transit Complete 442 passenger boarding tasks on Rapid Transit 0.3%
SBN: Backpacker Complete all of the route tasks on Semmeringbahn: Wiener Neustadt - Mürzzuschlag 0.3%
SMH: King of the Hill Reach Route Level 20 on Sherman Hill 0.3%
SRM: Work Ethic Complete all the route tasks on Salzburg - Rosenheim 0.3%
OSD: Planting Roots Reach Route Level 20 on Oakville Subdivision 0.3%
TVL: The Boro Master Reach Route Level 20 on Tees Valley Line 0.3%

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