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LocomotoVSThe Oregon Trail

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

Locomoto

Locomoto

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
22Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-53% $11.73
Buy Now
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The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

StrategyCasualSimulationAdventure
Quality
65Popularity
25Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-37% $18.98
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Locomoto
7 of 14 metrics
The Oregon Trail
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.73 Wins
$18.98 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.02 -
$11.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-53% Wins
-37% -
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
42 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.7% positive Wins
79.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
549 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
498 -
902 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
51 Wins
230 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
42 Wins
Steam Recommendations
544 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
83 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2025 Wins
Nov 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLocomoto

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

Wait for SaleThe Oregon Trail

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Locomoto
The Oregon Trail

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

Locomoto

Locomoto

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -53% $11.73Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +113% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +113% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +113% $24.99View
The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -37% $18.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +58% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +58% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Locomoto

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (549 reviews) — very positive reception
549 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.73 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.69)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-73% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

The Oregon Trail

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

80% positive (1,132 reviews) — mostly positive
1,132 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$18.98 — reasonable price
37% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +57%
66 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLocomotoThe Oregon Trail
Release Date
April 8, 2025
November 14, 2022
Developers
Green Tile Digital
Gameloft
Publishers
Green Tile Digital, Amplifier Studios, THQ Nordic
Gameloft
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
10
83

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Locomoto

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel i7 4770 or newer. AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1080 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

The Oregon Trail

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Octa Core Processor
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Locomoto or The Oregon Trail?

Locomoto and The Oregon Trail are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Locomoto worth buying over The Oregon Trail?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Locomoto currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC

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