SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition vs Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition is $1.19 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition | Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 54 |
| Quality | 67 | 55 |
| Value | 79 | 75 |
| Popularity | 32 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.04 | $5.23 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.4% positive | 64.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 299 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$4.04−80%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$5.25−74%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$5.23−74%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.28−74%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$14.59−27%Buy Side by side over time
SimCity™ 4 Deluxe EditionZoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
Details and requirements
| Item | SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition | Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 20, 2010 | September 14, 2018 |
| Developers | Aspyr (Mac), EA - Maxis | Frontier Developments, Asobo Studio |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts, Aspyr (Mac) | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Window 7 or higher 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5 3330 @ 3.0 GHz || AMD FX-6130 @ 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 660 Ti || AMD R7 370 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition or Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection?
SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition won the comparison against Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection 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 SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition worth buying over Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection?
Based on the metrics, SimCity™ 4 Deluxe 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. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC