Citystate II vs Tropico 6
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tropico 6 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Tropico 6 is $15.06 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 | Tropico 6 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 45 | 70 |
| Quality | 61 | 84 |
| Value | 42 | 73 |
| Popularity | 25 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.49 | $9.93 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.7% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 842 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Citystate II | Tropico 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 23, 2021 | March 29, 2019 |
| Developers | Andy Sztark | Realmforge Studios, Limbic Entertainment |
| Publishers | Andy Sztark | Kalypso Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-Core 3.4GHz processor | AMD or Intel, 3.3 GHz (AMD FX 8300, Intel i5 3000) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 or equivalent | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated GPU, 4GB dedicated VRAM (Radeon R9 380, Geforce GTX 960) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Citystate II or Tropico 6?
Tropico 6 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 Tropico 6?
Based on the metrics, Tropico 6 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. Tropico 6 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC