Back to browse

Cities in Motion 2VSRailway Empire 2

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

Cities in Motion 2

Cities in Motion 2

Quality
62Popularity
25Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-96% $0.80
Buy Now
VS
Railway Empire 2

Railway Empire 2

StrategySimulation
Quality
71Popularity
27Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-63% $18.42
Buy Now

Winner

Railway Empire 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Cities in Motion 2
4 of 14 metrics
Railway Empire 2
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.80 Wins
$18.42 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.61 Wins
$18.13 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-63% -
Sales Frequency
52 price changes -
128 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
61.4% positive -
72.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
1.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
723 -
1.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
454 Wins
510 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 -
235 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
1.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
51 -
87 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2013 -
May 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCities in Motion 2

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

MaybeRailway Empire 2

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:
Cities in Motion 2
Railway Empire 2

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

Cities in Motion 2

Cities in Motion 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.80Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2399% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2399% $19.99View
Railway Empire 2

Railway Empire 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $18.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +36% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +171% $49.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +171% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Cities in Motion 2

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

61% positive (1,177 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,177 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.80 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.58 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +33% player growth
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Railway Empire 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

73% positive (1,884 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,884 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$18.42 — reasonable price
63% off — solid discount
Historical low: $14.61 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

+17% player growth
196 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCities in Motion 2Railway 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
Achievements
51
87

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cities in Motion 2

Recommended

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

Railway Empire 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 8 core | Intel i7-9700 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 GB VRAM | Nvidia GTX 1070 | Radeon RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: DirectX Version 11 and Shader Model 5.0. SSD recommended.

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. Cities in Motion 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.