Cities: Skylines II vs Train Simulator Classic
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cities: Skylines II wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Train Simulator Classic is $25.01 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 | Train Simulator Classic |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 64 |
| Quality | 52 | 62 |
| Value | 71 | 78 |
| Popularity | 42 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $28.09 | $3.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 57.4% positive | 73.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7.4K | 587 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cities: Skylines II | Train Simulator Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2023 | September 17, 2015 |
| Developers | Colossal Order, Iceflake Studios | Dovetail Games |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Dovetail Games - Trains, Dovetail Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11 | 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11 or later* |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X | Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB or Better |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 9.0c |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cities: Skylines II or Train Simulator Classic?
Cities: Skylines II won the comparison against Train Simulator Classic 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 Train Simulator Classic?
Based on the metrics, Cities: Skylines II 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. Train Simulator Classic currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC