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Euro Truck SimulatorVSMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

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

Euro Truck Simulator

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality
69Popularity
31Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−38% $3.10
Buy Now
VS
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Quality
71Popularity
35Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 23 days
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Euro Truck Simulator wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Euro Truck Simulator is currently cheaper ($3.10 vs $22.57 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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Euro Truck Simulator
6 of 12 metrics
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.10 Wins
$22.57 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-38% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
87 price changes Wins
68 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84% positive -
86.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.4K -
23.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.4K -
20.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
3.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
392 Wins
Steam Recommendations
6.3K -
23.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Mar 2013 -
Dec 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEuro Truck Simulator

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

MaybeMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Euro Truck Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

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 −38% $3.10Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $3.32View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +61% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +61% $4.99View
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Euro Truck Simulator

Quality

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

84% positive (6,436 reviews) — mostly positive
6,436 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$3.10 — very accessible price
38% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-31% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (23,232 reviews) — very positive reception
23,232 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$22.57 — mid-range price
10% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +36% player growth
461 concurrent players — smaller but active
23,232 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsEuro Truck SimulatorMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Release Date
March 8, 2013
December 18, 2014
Developers
SCS Software
Microsoft Game Studios
Publishers
SCS Software
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows

Euro Truck Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Euro Truck Simulator or Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

Euro Truck Simulator won the comparison against Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 12, 2026, 09:31 PM UTC

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