Autobahn Police Simulator 2 vs SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Autobahn Police Simulator 2 is $29.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Autobahn Police Simulator 2 | SimRail - The Railway Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 51 | 51 |
| Quality | 48 | 70 |
| Value | 74 | 46 |
| Popularity | 23 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.79 | $34.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 54.2% positive | 85.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 163 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Autobahn Police Simulator 2
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$5.79−71%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$5.82−71%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$19.99Buy SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Side by side over time
Autobahn Police Simulator 2SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Details and requirements
| Item | Autobahn Police Simulator 2 | SimRail - The Railway Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 7, 2017 | December 13, 2024 |
| Developers | Z-Software | SimRail S.A. |
| Publishers | Aerosoft GmbH | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | 64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.8 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Autobahn Police Simulator 2 or SimRail - The Railway Simulator?
SimRail - The Railway Simulator won the comparison against Autobahn Police Simulator 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Autobahn Police Simulator 2 worth buying over SimRail - The Railway Simulator?
Based on the metrics, SimRail - The Railway Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Autobahn Police Simulator 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC