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

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

Quality
83Popularity
30Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-82% $1.84
Buy Now
VS
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

Quality
76Popularity
31Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈8d
$5.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack
6 of 12 metrics
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
6 of 12 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.92 Wins
$5.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.84 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
23 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.2% positive -
94.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K -
7.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.4K -
6.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
535 -
420 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
138 -
211 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.0K -
7.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages
5 languages
Release Date
May 2014
May 2014
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

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

Wait for SaleRollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

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:
RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

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

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $1.84Buy Now
Steam
Steam +443% $9.99View
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (4,974 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,974 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.84 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-45% player decline
89 concurrent players — niche audience

RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (7,251 reviews) — very positive reception
7,251 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-38% player decline
148 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill PackRollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
Release Date
May 21, 2014
May 21, 2014
Developers
Chris Sawyer Productions
Chris Sawyer Productions
Publishers
Atari
Atari
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack or RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack and RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe 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 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack worth buying over RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe?

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. RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

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