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

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Quality
91Popularity
52Value
61
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Ends in≈20h
-38% $12.32
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Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

Quality
54Popularity
29Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-72% $8.40
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Winner

Euro Truck Simulator 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

11
Euro Truck Simulator 2
11 of 15 metrics
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.32 -
$8.40 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$8.48 -
Best Current Discount
-38% -
-72% Wins
Sales Frequency
135 price changes Wins
134 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.4% positive Wins
62.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
737.4K Wins
4.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
718.2K Wins
2.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
19.2K -
1.5K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17.8K Wins
155 -
Steam Recommendations
765.1K Wins
3.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
106 Wins
40 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
15 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2012 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItEuro Truck Simulator 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeTaxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

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

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -38% $12.32Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +62% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +62% $19.99View
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -72% $8.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +14% $9.59View
GamersGate
GamersGate +25% $10.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +257% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (737,388 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
737,388 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.32 — reasonable price
38% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-36% player decline
10,967 concurrent players — very healthy
725 new reviews — community buzzing
737,388 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

62% positive (4,056 reviews) — mixed opinions
4,056 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.40 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount
Historical low: $6.90 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

265 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEuro Truck Simulator 2Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Release Date
October 12, 2012
March 7, 2024
Developers
SCS Software
Simteract
Publishers
SCS Software
Nacon
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
106
40

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM)
  • Hard Drive: 25 GB available space (Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game)

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660S, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Euro Truck Simulator 2 or Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator?

Euro Truck Simulator 2 won the comparison against Taxi Life: A City Driving 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 Euro Truck Simulator 2 worth buying over Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Euro Truck Simulator 2 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. Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC

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