Train Life: A Railway Simulator
Nintendo Switch · 2023
About this game
For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director!
Train Life involves demanding gameplay based on real-world behavior.
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You have to respect the rail signals and driving instructions, adapt for rail switches, and manage speed.
Make sure you keep an eye on braking distance when you pull into the station and open and close the doors for your passengers.
There are also unforeseen situations to manage, such as fallen trees, stalled cars, and trains rolling on your track.
The dynamic weather and day/night cycle mean you have to adapt the way you drive to avoid accidents and damage to the tracks.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Train Life: A Railway Simulator for Nintendo Switch with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €15.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €43.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €48.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €15.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €48.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €43.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.84 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €43.65 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €51.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €56.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €14.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €35.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.97 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Train Life: A Railway Simulator, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Train Life: A Railway Simulator worth?
Train Life: A Railway Simulator for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €51.42 loose, €37.67 complete in box, and €43.79 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Train Life: A Railway Simulator rare?
Train Life: A Railway Simulator has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Train Life: A Railway Simulator?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Train Life: A Railway Simulator, loose is €51.42 and CIB is €37.67 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Train Life: A Railway Simulator worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Train Life: A Railway Simulator is currently worth €51.42 loose, versus €43.65 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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