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Euro Truck SimulatorVSGold Mining Simulator

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

Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality
69Popularity
31Value
60
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−43% $2.83
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VS
Gold Mining Simulator

Gold Mining Simulator

IndieSimulationStrategySingleplayerBuilding +15
Quality
61Popularity
34Value
77
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Likely ends in 2 days
−80% $3.99
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Winner

Gold Mining Simulator wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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5
Euro Truck Simulator
5 of 13 metrics
Gold Mining Simulator
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.83 Wins
$3.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-43% -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
115 price changes Wins
90 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive Wins
72.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.5K -
15.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.4K -
10.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
4.2K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 -
300 Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.3K -
15.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
42 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2013 -
Oct 2017 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeEuro Truck Simulator

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeGold Mining Simulator

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Euro Truck Simulator
Gold Mining 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

Euro Truck Simulator

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −43% $2.83Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $2.98View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +76% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +76% $4.99View
Gold Mining Simulator

Gold Mining Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $3.99Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate$4.00View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality

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

84% positive (6,457 reviews): mostly positive
6,457 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$2.83: very accessible price
43% off: decent discount

Popularity

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

Players down 8% in recent days
12 concurrent players: niche audience

Gold Mining Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (15,154 reviews): mostly positive
15,154 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.99: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
Historical low: $2.99: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 52% in recent days
175 concurrent players: smaller but active
15,154 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsEuro Truck SimulatorGold Mining Simulator
Release date
March 8, 2013
October 13, 2017
Developers
SCS Software
Code Horizon
Publishers
SCS Software
PlayWay S.A., Code Horizon
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
—
42

Euro Truck Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended

Gold Mining Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) or Newer. Doesn't support Mac OS.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 19 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Which is better: Euro Truck Simulator or Gold Mining Simulator?

Gold Mining Simulator won the comparison against Euro Truck 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 worth buying over Gold Mining Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Gold Mining Simulator 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. Gold Mining Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 14, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC

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