Cities in Motion 2 vs Transport Fever
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Transport Fever wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cities in Motion 2 is $2.84 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 | Transport Fever |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 68 |
| Quality | 62 | 77 |
| Value | 100 | 74 |
| Popularity | 25 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.45 | $3.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.1% positive | 82.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 101 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cities in Motion 2 | Transport Fever |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 2, 2013 | November 8, 2016 |
| Developers | Colossal Order | Urban Games |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 7/8 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz Quad core | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVIDIA GeForce GTX460, 1 GB RAM or AMD Radeon HD 6850, 1 GB RAM | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 2 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cities in Motion 2 or Transport Fever?
Transport Fever 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 Transport Fever?
Based on the metrics, Transport Fever 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, 02:39 PM UTC