Cities in Motion 2 vs NIMBY Rails
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cities in Motion 2 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Cities in Motion 2 is $19.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cities in Motion 2 | NIMBY Rails |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 52 |
| Quality | 62 | 72 |
| Value | 100 | 50 |
| Popularity | 25 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.45 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.1% positive | 89.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 186 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cities in Motion 2 | NIMBY Rails |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 2, 2013 | January 26, 2021 |
| Developers | Colossal Order | Weird and Wry |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Weird and Wry |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 7/8 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz Quad core | Quad core, 4 Ghz+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVIDIA GeForce GTX460, 1 GB RAM or AMD Radeon HD 6850, 1 GB RAM | AMD GCN, Nvidia Pascal, 4GB or more of VRAM |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 2 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cities in Motion 2 or NIMBY Rails?
Cities in Motion 2 won the comparison against NIMBY Rails 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 Cities in Motion 2 worth buying over NIMBY Rails?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:38 PM UTC