Train Deploy ~Tokyo~ vs EKIDEN DASH!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Deploy ~Tokyo~
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A management simulation set in the greater metropolitan area in Tokyo, spanning 43 years from 1993 to 2035, in which you manage rolling stock assignments. Your goal is to appropriately reassign, retire, and procure aging legacy vehicles while meeting each line's required service count and technical specifications — all while maintaining your overall rating. Your mission: optimize rolling stock deployment across the entire metropolitan network and keep your railway lines running for 43 years. === Features === · Take the helm of 43 years of rolling stock history across 13 lines, set in Greater Tokyo. · The fleet starts with the 103 series, then moves through the 209, E217, E231, E233, and E235 series. New trains unlock in step with their real-world debut years, and your options evolve as the decades pass. · Chain transfers are the heart of your strategy. Send a new train to a flagship line, and the train it displaces has to go somewhere. Which line next—and where does the surplus from that go? The chain of transfers shapes your network. · Only 8 builds per quarter. When replacements come due on several lines at once, which gets priority? Competing for that limited quota will test you every turn. · Refurbish, or replace? Nurse an aging train along with a life-extension overhaul, or invest in the latest model? Save now, or plan for the future? · Leave aging trains in service and breakdowns will follow—though a breakdown can also trigger supplementary funding. Weighing risk against reward is part of the job. · Vehicle mandates like TIMS and TASC come into play. Read the timetable revisions up to three years ahead on the Forecast tab, and act before it's too late. · Deliver results and you'll be promoted—to Section Chief, Transport Director, and Executive Director. Each promotion expands your budget and lets you take on bigger plans. · And of course, no intrusive in-game ads. No in-app purchases either. Every train, every line, and every feature is available from the start, and the game plays smoothly offline. This game is a work of fiction. All organization names, line names, vehicle names, and equipment designations appearing in the game are fictional names used for in-game presentation purposes only, and bear no relation to any real railway operators or manufacturers. Please refrain from contacting real-world organizations regarding this game.
EKIDEN DASH!
Become a university ekiden team coach, nurturing athletes over four years to win championships. Manage training, race strategy, and player development in this realistic simulation.
- Four-year athlete development cycle
- Multiple ekiden race distances
- Strategic seeding system
- Five core athlete stats
- Realistic race day simulation
- Scouting and gacha system
- Athlete progression and record tracking
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■「EKIDEN DASH!」とは あなたは大学駅伝部の新任監督。限られた環境の中で、選手を育成し、駅伝大会で頂点を目指す本格育成シミュレーションゲームです。 ■ ゲームの特徴 【4年間の挑戦】 1年生から4年生まで、選手は学年とともに成長し、卒業していきます。期限ある中で、いかにチームを作り上げるか。それが監督の腕の見せどころ。 【3つの大きな駅伝】 ・山陰駅伝6区間 45.1km ・東海道駅伝8区間 106.8km ・正月駅伝10区間 215km 予選会から本戦まで、一年を通じてレースが目白押し。 【シード制度】 正月駅伝で10位以内に入れば、翌年の予選免除。東海道駅伝6位以内も同様。シード権獲得は、長期的な強豪校への道。 【リアルな育成システム】 ・スピード/パワー/スタミナ/精神力/賢さ - 5つのステータス ・練習メニューで個別強化 ・レース距離に応じた最適配置(5000m / 10000m / ハーフ / 長距離) ・シューズ装備でステータス底上げ 【駅伝の臨場感】 1本道カメラビューで、自校と前後のチームが一緒に走る様子を表示。高低差プロファイル、襷渡し、繰り上げスタート(箱根復路の伝統)まで再現。 【全国ランキング】 監督名を登録すると、各駅伝の総合タイムを全国のプレイヤーと競えます。難易度ごとに部門が分かれているので、同じ条件の相手と比較できます。参加は任意で、いつでもやめられます。 【スカウト&ガチャ】 新入生スカウトで未来のエースを獲得。SSR/SR/Rのレアリティで才能溢れる選手たちが続々登場。 【育てる楽しさ、繋ぐドラマ】 ・PB更新、初◯分台達成、入賞、区間賞 - 各種記録更新で経験値UP ・4年間の集大成は、卒業式での感動シーン ・OB記録は永久保存 ■ こんな人におすすめ ・駅伝・マラソン好き ・育成シミュレーションが好き ・スポーツの戦略性を楽しみたい ・数字で成長を追いかけるのが好き ・他のプレイヤーと記録を競いたい ・短い時間でも、長期視点で楽しめるゲームを探している ■ 課金なしで全機能プレイ可能 EKIDEN DASH! は完全無料。広告視聴で得られる報酬を活用しながら、全コンテンツをお楽しみいただけます。 ■ お問い合わせ ご質問・ご要望は member@sci-bone.com までお寄せください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EKIDEN DASH! at Free against Train Deploy ~Tokyo~'s $4.99. Train Deploy ~Tokyo~'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
EKIDEN DASH! is free to download; Train Deploy ~Tokyo~ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Deploy ~Tokyo~ | EKIDEN DASH! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Susumu Nakajima | sci-bone Inc. |
In-app purchases
Train Deploy ~Tokyo~
No in-app purchases
EKIDEN DASH!
No in-app purchases









