Factory Town vs Train Fever
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Train Fever wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Train Fever is $1.95 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Factory Town | Train Fever |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 60 |
| Quality | 73 | 61 |
| Value | 73 | 82 |
| Popularity | 29 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.99 | $2.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.8% positive | 61.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 54 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Factory Town | Train Fever |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2021 | September 4, 2014 |
| Developers | Erik Asmussen | Urban Games |
| Publishers | Erik Asmussen | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 250 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Factory Town or Train Fever?
Train Fever won the comparison against Factory Town 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 Factory Town worth buying over Train Fever?
Based on the metrics, Train Fever 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. Train Fever currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC