Cities in Motion vs Factory Town
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cities in Motion wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cities in Motion is $2.86 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 | Factory Town |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 62 |
| Quality | 71 | 73 |
| Value | 84 | 73 |
| Popularity | 23 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.13 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.8% positive | 90.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 54 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Cities in MotionFactory Town
Details and requirements
| Item | Cities in Motion | Factory Town |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 22, 2011 | November 17, 2021 |
| Developers | Colossal Order | Erik Asmussen |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Erik Asmussen |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 250 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cities in Motion or Factory Town?
Cities in Motion won the comparison against Factory Town 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 worth buying over Factory Town?
Based on the metrics, Cities in Motion 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC