Cities in Motion 2 vs Railway Empire 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Railway Empire 2 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cities in Motion 2 is R$84.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cities in Motion 2 | Railway Empire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 57 |
| Quality | 62 | 72 |
| Value | 66 | 66 |
| Popularity | 25 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 2.27 | R$ 86.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.1% positive | 72.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 205 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cities in Motion 2 | Railway Empire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 2, 2013 | May 25, 2023 |
| Developers | Colossal Order | Gaming Minds Studios |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Kalypso Media |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 7/8 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz Quad core | 8 core | Intel i7-9700 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVIDIA GeForce GTX460, 1 GB RAM or AMD Radeon HD 6850, 1 GB RAM | 8 GB VRAM | Nvidia GTX 1070 | Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 2 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cities in Motion 2 or Railway Empire 2?
Railway Empire 2 won the comparison against Cities in Motion 2 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 Railway Empire 2?
Based on the metrics, Railway Empire 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC