RAILGRADE vs Transport Fever 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Transport Fever 3 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. RAILGRADE is $29.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | RAILGRADE | Transport Fever 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 63 |
| Quality | 81 | 75 |
| Value | 76 | 62 |
| Popularity | 25 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.99 | $38.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.7% positive | 70.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 33 | 13.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | RAILGRADE | Transport Fever 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 13, 2023 | September 29, 2026 |
| Developers | Minakata Dynamics | Urban Games |
| Publishers | Gamirror Games, Minakata Dynamics | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 2.8 Ghz or better | Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (AVX2 support required) |
| Graphics (minimum) | GPU 8GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 or Intel Arc A770, 8 GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 90 GB available space |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: RAILGRADE or Transport Fever 3?
Transport Fever 3 won the comparison against RAILGRADE 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 RAILGRADE worth buying over Transport Fever 3?
Based on the metrics, Transport Fever 3 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. RAILGRADE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC