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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive

SimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
78Popularity
50Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-1% $24.62
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VS
Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator

ActionCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
64Popularity
25Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-38% $9.22
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Winner

BeamNG.drive wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
BeamNG.drive
7 of 13 metrics
Used Cars Simulator
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.62 -
$9.22 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$6.71 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-38% Wins
Sales Frequency
90 price changes Wins
55 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
79.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
367.0K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
357.8K Wins
834 -
Negative Steam Reviews
9.2K -
217 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16.7K Wins
35 -
Steam Recommendations
367.4K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
5 -
92 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages
13 languages
Release Date
May 2015 -
Apr 2025 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 SaleUsed Cars Simulator

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
BeamNG.drive
Used Cars Simulator

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% $24.62Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2% $24.99View
Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -38% $9.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +63% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

BeamNG.drive

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (367,033 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
367,033 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$24.62 — 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.

Player count surging +64%
26,690 concurrent players — very healthy
820 new reviews — community buzzing
367,033 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Used Cars Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,051 reviews) — mostly positive
1,051 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.22 — very accessible price
38% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +124%
56 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBeamNG.driveUsed Cars Simulator
Release Date
May 29, 2015
April 9, 2025
Developers
BeamNG
DreamWay Games
Publishers
BeamNG
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
5
92

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Used Cars Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Win10 64bit
  • Processor: i7-9700 @ 3.6 GHz or Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
  • Storage: 24 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: System Requirements subject to change as development continues

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BeamNG.drive or Used Cars Simulator?

BeamNG.drive won the comparison against Used Cars Simulator 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 Used Cars Simulator?

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. Used Cars Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:18 PM UTC

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