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Metro Simulator 2VSTrain Sim World® 2

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

Metro Simulator 2

Metro Simulator 2

Quality
55Popularity
23Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-89% $1.68
Buy Now
VS
Train Sim World® 2

Train Sim World® 2

Quality
67Popularity
31Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈5d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Metro Simulator 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Metro Simulator 2
7 of 13 metrics
Train Sim World® 2
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.68 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.56 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
66.2% positive -
82.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
633 -
7.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
419 -
5.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
214 Wins
1.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
21 Wins
Steam Recommendations
628 -
7.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
8 -
435 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2023 Wins
Aug 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMetro Simulator 2

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

Wait for SaleTrain Sim World® 2

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:
Metro Simulator 2
Train Sim World® 2

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

Metro Simulator 2

Metro Simulator 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.68Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +79% $3.00View
Steam
Steam +792% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +792% $14.99View
Train Sim World® 2

Train Sim World® 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Metro Simulator 2

Quality

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

66% positive (632 reviews) — mixed opinions
632 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$1.68 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.56)

Train Sim World® 2

Quality

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

82% positive (7,038 reviews) — mostly positive
7,038 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-21% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMetro Simulator 2Train Sim World® 2
Release Date
June 14, 2023
August 20, 2020
Developers
KishMish Games
Dovetail Games
Publishers
KishMish Games
Dovetail Games - TSW
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
8
435

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Metro Simulator 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Microsoft® Windows® 10 or later 64-bit OS required
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible

Train Sim World® 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB VRAM or more (AMD Max Supported Driver 20.4.2)
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Metro Simulator 2 or Train Sim World® 2?

Metro Simulator 2 won the comparison against Train Sim World® 2 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 Metro Simulator 2 worth buying over Train Sim World® 2?

Based on the metrics, Metro Simulator 2 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 Sim World® 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC

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