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

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

Quality
69Popularity
32Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-27% $21.75
Buy Now
VS
Train Sim World® 2020

Train Sim World® 2020

Quality
49Popularity
0Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now

Winner

OMSI 2: Steam Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
OMSI 2: Steam Edition
10 of 14 metrics
Train Sim World® 2020
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.75 -
$12.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.14 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-27% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
56 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.6% positive Wins
77.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
5.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.1K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
1.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
508 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
8.4K Wins
5.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
222 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2013 -
Mar 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeOMSI 2: Steam Edition

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

Skip ThisTrain Sim World® 2020

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
OMSI 2: Steam Edition
Train Sim World® 2020

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

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -27% $21.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +38% $29.99View
Train Sim World® 2020

Train Sim World® 2020

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

Quality

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

85% positive (8,366 reviews) — mostly positive
8,366 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$21.75 — mid-range price
27% off — modest discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +443%
1,065 concurrent players — solid base

Train Sim World® 2020

Popularity

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

-14% minor player decrease
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOMSI 2: Steam EditionTrain Sim World® 2020
Release Date
December 11, 2013
March 16, 2017
Developers
MR-Software GbR
Dovetail Games
Publishers
Aerosoft GmbH
Dovetail Games - TSW
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
222

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

OMSI 2: Steam Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8
  • Processor: Dual core processor with 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce or comparable AMD with 1024 MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c

Train Sim World® 2020

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
  • 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: OMSI 2: Steam Edition or Train Sim World® 2020?

OMSI 2: Steam Edition won the comparison against Train Sim World® 2020 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 OMSI 2: Steam Edition worth buying over Train Sim World® 2020?

Based on the metrics, OMSI 2: Steam Edition 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. OMSI 2: Steam Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC

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