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BeamNG.driveVSUsed Cars Simulator

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

BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive

SimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
78Popularity
48Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−1% $24.81
Buy Now
VS
Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator

ActionCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
64Popularity
25Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−65% $5.24
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

6
BeamNG.drive
6 of 12 metrics
Used Cars Simulator
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.81 -
$5.24 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$6.71 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
117 price changes Wins
76 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
79.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
375.1K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
365.7K Wins
870 -
Negative Steam Reviews
9.4K -
226 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20.8K Wins
30 -
Steam Recommendations
375.3K 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.

MaybeUsed Cars Simulator

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

Statistics Over Time

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

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% $24.81Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1% $24.99View
Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $5.24Buy Now
Steam
Steam +186% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

BeamNG.drive

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (375,036 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
375,036 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$24.81 — 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.

Strong +42% player growth
21,251 concurrent players — very healthy
642 new reviews — community buzzing
375,036 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Used Cars Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,096 reviews) — mostly positive
1,096 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.24 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($5.22)

Popularity

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

-38% player decline
25 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 and Used Cars Simulator are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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, Too Close to Call 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: Jul 20, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC

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