Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™VSCities in Motion 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
Better Deal· Steam
Cities in Motion 2
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Cities in Motion 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Cities in Motion 2
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
Cities in Motion 2
Recommended
- OS *:: Microsoft Windows 7/8
- Processor:3 GHz Quad core
- Memory:4 GB RAM
- Graphics:nVIDIA GeForce GTX460, 1 GB RAM or AMD Radeon HD 6850, 1 GB RAM
- DirectX®:9.0
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ or Cities in Motion 2?
Cities in Motion 2 won the comparison against Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ 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 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ worth buying over Cities in Motion 2?
Based on the metrics, Cities in Motion 2 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. Cities in Motion 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC