BeamNG.drive vs City Car Driving
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BeamNG.drive wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. BeamNG.drive is $0.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BeamNG.drive | City Car Driving |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 68 | 50 |
| Quality | 78 | 68 |
| Value | 58 | 36 |
| Popularity | 52 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.59 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.2% positive | 82.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17.8K | 464 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
City Car Driving
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | BeamNG.drive | City Car Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 29, 2015 | November 3, 2016 |
| Developers | BeamNG | Forward Development, Ltd. |
| Publishers | BeamNG | Forward Global Group, Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 Bit | Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (64 Bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700 | Intel Core i3 3.2 GHz / AMD FX 4xxx 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060) | AMD Radeon R7 250X / nVidia GeForce GTX 750 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BeamNG.drive or City Car Driving?
BeamNG.drive won the comparison against City Car Driving 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 BeamNG.drive worth buying over City Car Driving?
Based on the metrics, BeamNG.drive 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. BeamNG.drive currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC