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

Carnival Games® VR

Carnival Games® VR

CasualSimulation
Quality
43Popularity
38Value
87
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-87% $2.61
Buy Now
VS
Fernbus Simulator

Fernbus Simulator

Quality
60Popularity
32Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈14h
-54% $13.69
Buy Now

Winner

Fernbus Simulator wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

5
Carnival Games® VR
5 of 13 metrics
Fernbus Simulator
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.61 Wins
$13.69 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.61 Wins
$17.99 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-54% -
Sales Frequency
28 price changes -
100 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
50.9% positive -
71.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
212 -
7.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
108 -
5.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
104 Wins
2.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
50 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
7.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
78 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2016 Wins
Aug 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCarnival Games® VR

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

MaybeFernbus Simulator

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Carnival Games® VR
Fernbus 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

Carnival Games® VR

Carnival Games® VR

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $2.61Buy Now
Steam
Steam +91% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +666% $19.99View
Fernbus Simulator

Fernbus Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -54% $13.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +119% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +119% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Carnival Games® VR

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

51% positive (212 reviews) — mixed opinions
212 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.61 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Fernbus Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (7,883 reviews) — mostly positive
7,883 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.69 — reasonable price
54% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($12.60)

Popularity

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

-54% player drop
35 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCarnival Games® VRFernbus Simulator
Release Date
October 27, 2016
August 25, 2016
Developers
Cat Daddy Games
TML-Studios
Publishers
2K
Aerosoft GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
78

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Carnival Games® VR

No PC requirements data available

Fernbus Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 Processor or similar with at least 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Installing on SSD recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Carnival Games® VR or Fernbus Simulator?

Fernbus Simulator won the comparison against Carnival Games® VR 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 Carnival Games® VR worth buying over Fernbus Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Fernbus Simulator 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. Carnival Games® VR currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC

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