City Transport Simulator® vs Train Sim World® 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Train Sim World® 3 wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Train Sim World® 3 is $75.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | City Transport Simulator® | Train Sim World® 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 42 | 48 |
| Quality | 57 | 66 |
| Value | 38 | 44 |
| Popularity | 26 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.49 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.6% positive | 79.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 21 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | City Transport Simulator® | Train Sim World® 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2025 | September 6, 2022 |
| Developers | ViewApp | Dovetail Games |
| Publishers | ViewApp | Dovetail Games - TSW |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | from 3.6 GHz, 8 cores | Intel Core i5-11600K @ 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X @ 3.7 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 TI or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, each with 11 GB VRAM or better | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 with 8 GB VRAM or more |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: City Transport Simulator® or Train Sim World® 3?
Train Sim World® 3 won the comparison against City Transport Simulator® 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 City Transport Simulator® worth buying over Train Sim World® 3?
Based on the metrics, Train Sim World® 3 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 Sim World® 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC