Cities: Skylines II vs Planet Coaster
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Planet Coaster wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Planet Coaster is $23.93 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cities: Skylines II | Planet Coaster |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 57 | 69 |
| Quality | 52 | 89 |
| Value | 71 | 61 |
| Popularity | 42 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $28.09 | $4.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 57.4% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7.4K | 444 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cities: Skylines II | Planet Coaster |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2023 | November 17, 2016 |
| Developers | Colossal Order, Iceflake Studios | Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11 | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB) | nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cities: Skylines II or Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster won the comparison against Cities: Skylines II 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: Skylines II worth buying over Planet Coaster?
Based on the metrics, Planet Coaster 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: Skylines II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC