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CityDriverVSRUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

CityDriver

CityDriver

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
40Popularity
24Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−49% $15.22
Buy Now
VS
RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

CasualIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
78Popularity
25Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

6
CityDriver
6 of 13 metrics
RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.22 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.93 Wins
$17.99 -
Best Current Discount
-49% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
72 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
43.1% positive -
97.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
792 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
341 -
1.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
451 -
29 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
38 Wins
Steam Recommendations
792 -
1.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2023 -
May 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCityDriver

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleRUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
CityDriver
RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

CityDriver

CityDriver

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −49% $15.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +97% $29.99View
RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

CityDriver

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

43% positive (792 reviews) — mostly negative
792 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$15.22 — reasonable price
49% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($13.48)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +80%
9 concurrent players — niche audience

RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

98% positive (1,291 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,291 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Near historical low ($17.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +59%
65 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCityDriverRUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!
Release Date
June 5, 2023
May 24, 2026
Developers
ViewApp
Novatetsu Games
Publishers
Aerosoft GmbH
Novatetsu Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

CityDriver

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700 (8+4 cores, 16 threads)
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, with 12 GB VRAM or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: integrated or dedicated compatible soundcard
  • Additional Notes: For optimal performance, we recommend installing the game on an SSD and keeping your graphics drivers up to date. Some system configurations may still experience compatibility issues that can impact functionality or performance.

RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM or better)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: CityDriver or RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!?

RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! won the comparison against CityDriver 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 CityDriver worth buying over RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!?

Based on the metrics, RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! 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. CityDriver currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC

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