Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game vs Showbiz Tycoon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Showbiz Tycoon is $16.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game | Showbiz Tycoon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 63 | 45 |
| Quality | 76 | 62 |
| Value | 60 | 49 |
| Popularity | 34 | 15 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $27.67 | $10.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.9% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 469 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game | Showbiz Tycoon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 12, 2015 | February 25, 2022 |
| Developers | Camshaft Software Ltd | Olie Games |
| Publishers | Camshaft Software Ltd | Olie Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 Bit | Windows PC 64 bits |
| Processor (minimum) | Recent Intel i5/i7 or AMD 6 core or better | 2.5Ghz+ Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD 290x or nVidia 970GTX or Better | Integrated Graphics (1024MB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game or Showbiz Tycoon?
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game won the comparison against Showbiz Tycoon 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 Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game worth buying over Showbiz Tycoon?
Based on the metrics, Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game 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. Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC