Mad Smartphone Tycoon vs Railway Empire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Railway Empire wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Railway Empire is R$11.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mad Smartphone Tycoon | Railway Empire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 64 |
| Quality | 59 | 78 |
| Value | 63 | 65 |
| Popularity | 23 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 16.68 | R$ 5.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.9% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 147 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mad Smartphone Tycoon | Railway Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 12, 2024 | January 26, 2018 |
| Developers | Miradil | Gaming Minds Studios |
| Publishers | Gamersky Games | Kalypso Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10(64bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6400 | Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon™ RX 470(4GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060(6GB VRAM) | nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mad Smartphone Tycoon or Railway Empire?
Railway Empire won the comparison against Mad Smartphone Tycoon 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 Mad Smartphone Tycoon worth buying over Railway Empire?
Based on the metrics, Railway Empire 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. Railway Empire currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC