When does Train Sim World® 2020 get good?

The first 3 hours are a test. In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (52%); after 15h it's 1 in 6 (18%). Fully opens up by hour 10.

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Train Sim World® 2020

Mar 16, 2017 Steam: Mostly Positive

The first 3 hours are a test

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

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

Started playing 64% of owners

Steam reviews 78% positive of 6,995

What the data shows

In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (52%); after 15h it's 1 in 6 (18%).
Fully opens up by hour 10.
The opening is criticised more than in 80% of games we track.
The game has no story achievements, so drop-off points can't be measured.
Only 64% of owners have even the first achievement — the rest barely played.

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 7,046 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 288 reviews: 26.9h for positive, 14.5h 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 (64.3% 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 (222)

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CSX: Trailblazer Travelled 1 mile on foot 100%
CSX: Rookie Completed the Introduction 87%
CSX: Going the Distance Completed a full service 77%
CSX: Centurion Travelled 100 miles in any locomotive 75%
CSX: Making Connections Coupled to your first wagon 73%
CSX: Switcher Changed a track switch 68%
RT: Green Light Completed the BR442 Basic Introduction 42%
GWE: Journey Shrinker Reach a speed of 125MPH in the HST 39%
BR185: Fast Freight Reach 85kmph in the BR185.2 38%
MSB: Welcome to Main-Spessart Bahn Complete 1 service on Main-Spessart Bahn 37%
NEC: Day One Complete the ACS-64 Basic Introduction 35%
CSX: Miner Achievement Loaded a coal car 33%
M7: Junior Operator Complete the M7 Introduction tutorial 32%
GWE: Turbo Power Reach a speed of 90MPH in the Class 166 30%
M7: The Cannonball Reach a speed of 70mph in the M7 30%
Class 45: Revv'd up Complete the Diesel Locomotives Introduction tutorial 27%
GWE: Pushing the Limits Reach a speed of 75MPH in the Class 66 27%
RT: Top Talent Operated 44.2 km in the BR442 27%
RT: Rapid Transit Reach the max speed of the BR442 (160 km/h) 27%
CSX: Mega Train Travelled 1,000 miles in any locomotive 25%
GWE: Qualified Driver Successfully completed all introduction tutorials 21%
CSX: Casey Jones Attained Driver Level 20 19%
SFJ: Purr-fect Performance Complete the F40PH-2CAT Introduction tutorial 18%
RSN: Knowing your TRAXX Complete the BR185 Introduction tutorial 18%
CSX: Pilgrimage Travelled 100 miles on foot 17%
CSX: Unstoppable Travelled 10,000 miles in any locomotive 17%
CSX: Exodus Travelled 1000 miles on foot 16%
RSN: Learning the Classics Complete BR143 Introduction tutorial 15%
CSX: Qualified Engineer Completed all tutorials on Sand Patch Grade 15%
MSB: Trio Triumph Complete all tutorials on Main-Spessart Bahn 14%
WSR: Star Pupil Complete Class 47 Introduction tutorial 13%
BR143: Controlled Cruise Reach 100kmph in the BR143 13%
Class 101: Mechanical Master Complete the Class 101 Introduction tutorial 12%
BR 422: Lightweight Speeds Reach a speed of 70 km/h in the DB BR 422 11%
BR185: The Freight Experience Operate the BR185.2 for 185km 11%
ACS64: City Sprinter Reached 100Mph in the ACS-64 11%
WSR: Gronk Graduate Complete Class 09 Introduction tutorial 10%
CSX: Carbon Overload Loaded 1,000,000 tons of coal 10%
NEC: Time to Shine Complete the GP38-2 Basic Introduction 9.3%
BR182: Sprint 182 Reach a speed of 100kmh in the BR 182 9.3%
RRO: Getting Started Complete 1 service on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 8.2%
CSX: Railfan Took a screenshot 8.1%
GWE: Peak Performance Successfully completed all scenarios 7.9%
SFJ: Let's go to San Francisco Complete 1 service on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 7.9%
ECW: Brighton's Best Reach a speed of 70 mph in the Class 377 7.6%
MSB: All in Order Complete all scenarios on Main-Spessart Bahn 7.6%
CSX GP40-2: Quick Work Operated the CSX GP40-2 at a speed of 40mph 7.3%
TVL: Tractor Trainee Complete the Class 37 Introduction tutorial 6.7%
Class 47: Maxed Out Reach a speed of 75mph in the Class 47 6.7%
RRO: End of the Line Complete Rhein-Ruhr Osten scenario 'Commuter Conclusion' 6.2%
SFJ: Move any Mountain Complete Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose scenario 'Rocky Road' 5.1%
GP38: Car Collector Coupled up to other vehicles 380 times 5.0%
BR182: Training Day Complete the BR 182 Introduction tutorial 5.0%
BR143: Tap Changer Pro Operate the BR143 for 143km 4.8%
GWE: Cross Country Operated the Class 43 HST for 430 miles 4.8%
BR182: Trend Setter Complete the BR 182 scenario 'S-Bahn Sprinter' 4.8%
LIRR: Along for the ride Complete 70 Passenger Boarding Tasks with the M7 4.8%
CSX GP40-2: Engineering Basics Completed the CSX GP40-2 introduction tutorial 4.5%
RSN: Valley Veteran Complete all scenarios on Ruhr Sieg Nord 4.5%
SFJ: The Fog Has Lifted Complete all tutorials on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 4.5%
CSX: Super Sand Patch Grade Completed all scenarios on Sand Patch Grade 4.4%
ECW: Shut that door! Complete East Coastway scenario 'Loose Connection' 4.4%
M7: Seven Up Reach Loco Level 10 for the M7 4.4%
CSX GP40-2: Dawn Savior Completed the Sand Patch Sunrise scenario 4.0%
BR155: Power Full Complete the BR 155 Introduction tutorial 4.0%
HRR: Ruhr Runner Complete 1 service on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 4.0%
CL09: Sound Advice Operate the Class 09 horn 90 times 3.9%
LIRR: Accessed All Areas Complete all scenarios on Long Island Railroad 3.9%
RRO: Top of the Class Complete all training modules on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 3.9%
TVL: Metal Sector Complete Tees Valley Line scenario 'Tubeliner Diversion' 3.7%
HRR: Essential Service Complete Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr scenario 'Essen Connection' 3.6%
RT: Regional Rider Rode as a passenger for 44.2 km 3.4%
F40PH: Run Cat Run Complete 40 passenger boarding tasks with the F40PH-2CAT 3.4%
OSD: Starting Out Complete 1 service on Oakville Subdivision 3.4%
CSX GP40-2: Cold-formed Steel Completed the Forming Steel scenario 3.3%
BR 204: Push and Pull Starter Complete the BR 204 Introduction training module 3.1%
ECW: Top and Tailed Complete East Coastway scenario 'Cutting Closure' 3.1%
TVL: Tees Total Complete all tutorials on Tees Valley Line 3.1%
BR155: Power Drive Complete the BR 155 scenario 'Fossil Fuels' 3.0%
NTP: Trans-Pennine Traveller Complete all scenarios on Northern Trans-Pennine 3.0%
NEC: Manhattan Master Completed all scenarios on Northeast Corridor New York 2.8%
Class 33: Straight Outta Crompton Complete the Class 33 Introduction tutorial 2.8%
HRR: Snow Trouble Complete Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr scenario 'Snow Time' 2.8%
RRO: Wupper Wonderer Complete all scenarios on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 2.8%
CSX: Workaholic Completed 100 full services on any route 2.6%
CL40: Whistler Wizard Complete the Class 40 Introduction tutorial 2.6%
SFJ: California Completionist Complete all scenarios on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 2.6%
CSX: If you build it... Built a consist of 100 cars 2.5%
CSX GP40-2: United Once More Completed the Power Line scenario 2.5%
CL08: Gronk Genius Complete the Class 08 Introduction tutorial 2.5%
ECW: An Electric Star Complete all training modules on East Coastway 2.5%
LIRR: Making Headway Reach Route Level 10 on Long Island Railroad 2.5%
TVL: Ice Cream Sunday Complete Tees Valley Line scenario 'Seaside Summer Special' 2.5%
GWE: Powerhauler Operated the Class 66 for 660 miles 2.3%
ACS64: All Aboard Completed 64 passenger boarding tasks 2.3%
HRR: Certified Pro Complete all training modules on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 2.3%
GWE: Mile Muncher Operated the Class 166 for 1660 miles 2.2%
CC: Stainless Steel Reach a speed of 70mph in the Amfleet Cab Car 2.2%
CL52: Class of '52 Complete the Class 52 Introduction tutorial 2.2%
Class 45: Hit the Peak Operate the Class 45 for 450 miles 2.2%
MP36PH: Bringing the Baby Back Complete the MP36PH Baby Bullet Introduction tutorial 2.2%
SW1000R: Sunnyside Switcher Complete the SW1000R Introduction tutorial 2.2%
TVL: Raking the yard Complete Tees Valley Line scenario 'Steelworks Shunting' 2.2%
CL47: Star Tours Operate the Class 47 for 470 miles 2.0%
CL31: Blue Star Complete the BR Class 31 Introduction tutorial 2.0%
ECW: Going Coastal Complete 10 services on East Coastway 2.0%
ECW: Situational Awareness Complete all scenarios on East Coastway 2.0%
MP36PH: Left in the Dark Complete the MP36PH scenario Bay Area Breakdown 2.0%
RT: Safety First Acknowledged 500 SIFA alarms 1.9%
CSX: Wheelhouse Master Performed a 360 degree turn on the turntable 1.9%
BR 204: Shunting Magnificence Complete the BR 204 scenario Hafenbahnhof Order 1.9%
BR 422: Wuppertal Commuter Operate the DB BR 422 for 422 kilometres 1.9%
MP15DC: Becoming a Pro Complete the MP15DC Introduction training module 1.9%
HRR: Building a Background Complete all scenarios on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 1.9%
OSD: Out with the Old Complete Oakville Subdivision scenario 'In with the New' 1.9%
WSR: Summer Vacation Complete all scenarios on West Somerset Railway 1.7%
CSX: Hinge Breaker Used 1,000 doors 1.7%
GP38: Geep Trail Operated 380 miles in the GP38-2 1.7%
M3: Budding Engineer Complete the M3 Introduction training module 1.7%
OSD: Master Class Complete all training modules on Oakville Subdivision 1.7%
CSX: Powerhaul Prep Coupled to 1,000 cars 1.6%
BR182: A Tamed Taurus Reach Loco Level 10 in the BR 182 1.6%
Class 33: Bluejacket Complete the Minehead Mariner scenario 1.6%
CL377: Electrostar Trekker Operate the Class 377 for 377 miles 1.6%
CL52: Top-Notch Western Complete the Class 52 scenario 'Swap Shop' 1.6%
GP9RM: Taking to the Road Operate the GP9RM for 90 miles 1.6%
TVL: Beaming with pride Complete all scenarios on Tees Valley Line 1.6%
WSR: Tourist Attraction Complete 47 passenger boarding tasks 1.4%
BR 422: Stomping Ground Complete 150 passenger boarding tasks using the DB BR 422 1.4%
CL20: Type 1 Topper Complete the Class 20 Introduction training module 1.4%
GP9RM: Making Connections Complete 90 coupling tasks in the GP9RM 1.4%
M7: Change at Jamaica Operate the M7 for 700 miles 1.4%
OSD: Building Success Complete Oakville Subdivision scenario 'Break it down' 1.4%
CSX: Connoisseur Collected all collectables on a route 1.2%
CSX: Ventilator Used 1,000 windows 1.2%
CL09: Gronk on the go Operate the Class 09 for 90 miles 1.2%
BR146: Making Tracks Operate the BR 146.2 a distance of 1462km 1.2%
BR 425: Roaming the Rhein Operate the DB BR 425 for 425 kilometers 1.2%
Class 101: With or Without You Complete 101 passenger boarding tasks 1.2%
MP15DC: Building Stability Complete the MP15DC scenario Ballasting Act 1.2%
MSB: Spessart Wanderer Reach Route Level 20 on Main-Spessart Bahn 1.2%
ACS64: Northeast Regional Operated 640 miles in the ACS-64 1.1%
CSX GP40-2: Moving Power Operated the CSX GP40-2 for 402 miles. 1.1%
RT: Mass Transit Completed 442 passenger boarding tasks 1.1%
CSX: Switch It Up Changed 500 track switches 1.1%
WSR: Preserving Heritage Collect all collectables on West Somerset Railway 1.1%
BR146: Tour Guide Complete 146 passenger boarding tasks with the BR 146.2 1.1%
BR 204: Bidirectional Director Complete 5 services using the BR 204 1.1%
CL08: Shunt Master Operate the Class 08 for 80 miles 1.1%
CL31: Full Circle Complete the BR Class 31 scenario Cement Circle 1.1%
CL377: Passenger Purveyor Complete 150 passenger boarding tasks using the Class 377 1.1%
CL37: Tractor Trail Operate the Class 37 for 370 miles 1.1%
CL40: Whistle While you Work Operate the Class 40 for 400 miles 1.1%
Class 101: Drive this way Operate the Class 101 for 1001 miles 1.1%
F40PH: Four One Five Operate the F40PH-2CAT for 400 miles 1.1%
M3: Grasping Hands Complete the M3 scenario Hicksville Handler 1.1%
RSN: A Day on the DB Complete 50 Ruhr Sieg Nord services 0.9%
CSX: Mission Possible Completed all services on a timetable in Sand Patch Grade 0.9%
CSX GP40-2: Endless Possibilities Completed 20 CSX GP40-2 services 0.9%
NEC: Big Step Collected all collectables on Northeast Corridor New York 0.9%
CSX: Gas Guzzler Refuel 100 times 0.9%
RSN: Refurbishment Crew Collect all collectables on Ruhr Sieg Nord 0.9%
BR143: Ruhr Sieg Express Complete 143 passenger boarding tasks 0.9%
CL20: Tees Yard Turn Around Complete the Class 20 scenario Chopper and Change 0.9%
LIRR: Discovery Island Collect all collectables on Long Island Railroad 0.9%
MP15DC: Movement Master Operate the MP15DC for 150 miles 0.9%
MP36PH: Baby Steps Operate the MP36PH for 360 miles 0.9%
MSB: Bavarian Bounty Collect all collectables on Main-Spessart Bahn 0.9%
MSB: Clean Sweep Complete 100 services on Main-Spessart Bahn 0.9%
NTP: Every Train You Take Complete 50 Northern Trans-Pennine services 0.9%
NTP: The Magic Number Reach Route Level 20 on Northern Trans-Pennine 0.9%
SFJ: The Golden Gate Reach Route Level 20 on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 0.9%
SW1000R: Sunnyside Up Operate the SW1000R for 100 miles 0.9%
OSD: Outstanding Service Complete 20 services on Oakville Subdivision 0.9%
OSD: All in a Day's Work Complete all scenarios on Oakville Subdivision 0.9%
RRO: Rhein-Ruhr Living Reach Route Level 20 on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 0.9%
RT: Leipzig Legend Completed all of the available services 0.8%
NEC: New Yorker Completed all the available services 0.8%
WSR: West Country Wonderer Complete all of the available services 0.8%
CC: Keystone King Complete 50 Passenger Boarding tasks with the Amfleet Cab Car 0.8%
BR155: Power Grid Complete 15 services using the BR 155 0.8%
BR155: Power Surge Operate the BR 155 a distance of 1550km 0.8%
BR155: Power Up Reach Loco Level 10 in the BR 155 0.8%
BR182: True Taurus Operate the BR 182 a distance of 1820km 0.8%
BR 204: Dedicated Shunter Operate the BR 204 for 204 kilometres 0.8%
CL31: Cemented Skillset Complete 15 services using the BR Class 31 0.8%
CL31: Extended Range Operate the BR Class 31 for 310 miles 0.8%
CL31: Golden Gargoyle Reach Loco Level 10 in the BR Class 31 0.8%
Class 33: All the threes Complete 33 passenger boarding tasks in the Class 33 0.8%
Class 33: Solid Steel Construction Reach Loco Level 10 in the Class 33 0.8%
CL40: Fifteen in the Forty Complete 15 services using the Class 40 0.8%
CL52: Hydraulic Heaven Complete 15 services using the Class 52 0.8%
CL52: Región Western Operate the Class 52 a distance of 520 miles 0.8%
CL52: Western Master Complete 52 Passenger Boarding tasks with the Class 52 0.8%
Class 33: Crompton Cruiser Operate the Class 33 for 330 miles 0.8%
ECW: Coastal Explorer Complete all jobs on East Coastway 0.8%
M3: Long Island Legend Reach Loco Level 10 in the M3 0.8%
LIRR: The King of Queens Complete 70 Long Island Railroad services 0.8%
MP15DC: Level Up Reach Loco Level 10 in the MP15DC 0.8%
MP36PH: My Baby and Me Reach Loco Level 10 in the MP36PH 0.8%
SFJ: Discovery Bay Complete all jobs on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 0.8%
SW1000R: Superb Switching Complete 4 services in the SW1000R 0.8%
TVL: Look Who's Collecting Collect all collectables on Tees Valley Line 0.8%
TVL: Doing the right thing Complete 50 Tees Valley Line services 0.8%
TVL: The Boro Master Reach Route Level 20 on Tees Valley Line 0.8%
RRO: Above and Beyond Complete all jobs on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 0.8%
BR 204: V100 Master Reach Loco Level 10 in the BR 204 0.6%
CL20: Chopper Non-Stopper Operate the Class 20 for 200 miles 0.6%
CL20: Top Chopper Reach Loco Level 10 in the Class 20 0.6%
CL20: Flux Capacity Complete 20 services using the Class 20 0.6%
ECW: Southern Servant Complete 100 services on East Coastway 0.6%
M3: Metropolitan Master Operate the M3 for 300 miles 0.6%
M3: Long Time Budd Complete 10 services using the M3 0.6%
MP15DC: Light Work Complete 10 services using the MP15DC 0.6%
MP36PH: Bay City Bullet Complete 15 services using the MP36PH 0.6%
HRR: Maintenance Master Complete all jobs on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 0.6%
HRR: Master of the Mainline Complete 100 services on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 0.6%
HRR: Radiant Ruhr Reach Route Level 20 on Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr 0.6%
SFJ: The Big One Complete 100 services on Peninsula Corridor: San Francisco - San Jose 0.6%
OSD: Undivided Complete all jobs on Oakville Subdivision 0.6%
OSD: Planting Roots Reach Route Level 20 on Oakville Subdivision 0.6%
RRO: Valley Venture Complete 100 services on Rhein-Ruhr Osten 0.6%

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