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

Farming Simulator 15

Farming Simulator 15

Quality
81Popularity
33Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−58% $5.49
Buy Now
VS
Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17

Quality
84Popularity
35Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 12 hours
−58% $6.36
Buy Now

Winner

Farming Simulator 17 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Farming Simulator 15
2 of 13 metrics
Farming Simulator 17
11 of 13 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.49 Wins
$6.36 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$5.97 Wins
Best Current Discount
-58%
-58%
Sales Frequency
76 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
64/100 -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
92.3% positive -
93.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.3K -
23.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
12.3K -
21.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
74 -
227 Wins
Steam Recommendations
13.2K -
22.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 -
17 Wins
Supported Languages
18 languages
18 languages
Release Date
Oct 2014 -
Oct 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFarming Simulator 15

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

Worth ItFarming Simulator 17

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Farming Simulator 15
Farming Simulator 17

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

Farming Simulator 15

Farming Simulator 15

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $5.49Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +54% $8.44View
Steam
Steam +137% $12.99View
Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −58% $6.36Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $6.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +53% $9.74View
Steam
Steam +136% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +136% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Farming Simulator 15

Quality

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

92% positive (13,270 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
13,270 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.49 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.17 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-7% minor player decrease
52 concurrent players — niche audience
13,270 total reviews — proven game with large community

Farming Simulator 17

Quality

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

94% positive (22,967 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
22,967 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$6.36 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+18% player growth
226 concurrent players — smaller but active
22,967 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFarming Simulator 15Farming Simulator 17
Release Date
October 30, 2014
October 24, 2016
Developers
Giants Software
GIANTS Software
Publishers
Giants Software
GIANTS Software
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
16
17

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Farming Simulator 15 or Farming Simulator 17?

Farming Simulator 17 won the comparison against Farming Simulator 15 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 Farming Simulator 15 worth buying over Farming Simulator 17?

Based on the metrics, Farming Simulator 17 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. Farming Simulator 15 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC

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