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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive

SimulationEarly AccessRacingSingleplayerMultiplayerAction +14
Quality
78Popularity
51Value
58
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 8 days
−1% $24.65
Buy
VS
SimplePlanes 2

SimplePlanes 2

IndieSimulationEarly AccessRacingSingleplayerMultiplayerMilitary +14
Quality
74Popularity
26Value
51
SteamBest price· Steam
$19.99
Buy

Winner

BeamNG.drive wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Kinguin
10
BeamNG.drive
10 of 14 metrics
SimplePlanes 2
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.65 -
$19.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$16.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
97.2% positive Wins
92.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
391.7K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
380.9K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
10.8K -
111 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15.4K Wins
245 -
Steam Recommendations
392.0K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
58 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
May 2015 -
Apr 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBeamNG.drive

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSimplePlanes 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
BeamNG.drive
SimplePlanes 2

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −1% $24.65Buy
Steam
Steam +1% $24.99View
SimplePlanes 2

SimplePlanes 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy

BeamNG.drive

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

97% positive (391,687 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
391,687 reviews: very large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$24.65: mid-range price
1% off: minor discount
Historical low: $19.99: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 8% in recent days
11,225 concurrent players: very healthy
1,018 new reviews recently: high interest
391,687 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

SimplePlanes 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

92% positive (1,422 reviews): very positive reception
1,422 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99: reasonable price
Near historical low ($16.99)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 16% in recent days
230 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsBeamNG.driveSimplePlanes 2
Release date
May 29, 2015
April 23, 2026
Developers
BeamNG
Jundroo, LLC
Publishers
BeamNG
Jundroo, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58
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BeamNG.drive

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • VR Support: 10GB VRAM GPU with Vulkan support and OpenXR
  • Additional Notes: Recommended spec based on 1080p resolution. Installing game mods will increase required storage space. Gamepad recommended.

SimplePlanes 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: CPU performance may vary considerably depending on craft complexity and/or the number of players in multiplayer. Generally speaking, taking either of those to their extremes may require a more powerful CPU than what's listed here.
Which is better: BeamNG.drive or SimplePlanes 2?

BeamNG.drive won the comparison against SimplePlanes 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 BeamNG.drive worth buying over SimplePlanes 2?

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.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC

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