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Derail ValleyVSHmmsim Metro

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Derail Valley

Derail Valley

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
77Popularity
32Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$39.99
Buy Now
VS
Hmmsim Metro

Hmmsim Metro

IndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
73Popularity
26Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Derail Valley wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Derail Valley
7 of 9 metrics
Hmmsim Metro
2 of 9 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Sales Frequency
0 price changes
0 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.6% positive Wins
91.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.7K Wins
1.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
293 -
144 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
219 Wins
19 -
Steam Recommendations
8.7K Wins
1.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2019 -
Jun 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDerail Valley

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleHmmsim Metro

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Derail Valley
Hmmsim Metro

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

Derail Valley

Derail Valley

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now
Hmmsim Metro

Hmmsim Metro

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Derail Valley

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (8,702 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
8,702 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-50% player drop
124 concurrent players — smaller but active

Hmmsim Metro

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (1,709 reviews) — very positive reception
1,709 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +560%
33 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDerail ValleyHmmsim Metro
Release Date
January 25, 2019
June 25, 2021
Developers
Altfuture
Jeminie Interactive
Publishers
Altfuture
Jeminie Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Derail Valley

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 64-bit

Hmmsim Metro

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Derail Valley or Hmmsim Metro?

Derail Valley won the comparison against Hmmsim Metro 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 Derail Valley worth buying over Hmmsim Metro?

Based on the metrics, Derail Valley 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC

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