Citystate II vs Planet Coaster
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Planet Coaster wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Planet Coaster is $20.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Citystate II | Planet Coaster |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 45 | 69 |
| Quality | 61 | 89 |
| Value | 42 | 61 |
| Popularity | 25 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.49 | $4.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.7% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 444 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Citystate II | Planet Coaster |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 23, 2021 | November 17, 2016 |
| Developers | Andy Sztark | Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Publishers | Andy Sztark | Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-Core 3.4GHz processor | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 or equivalent | nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Citystate II or Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster won the comparison against Citystate 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 Citystate 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. Planet Coaster currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:40 PM UTC