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Tank Mechanic SimulatorVSTrain Sim World® 2020

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

Tank Mechanic Simulator

Tank Mechanic Simulator

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
71Popularity
32Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈16d
-89% $2.19
Buy Now
VS
Train Sim World® 2020

Train Sim World® 2020

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

Winner

Tank Mechanic Simulator wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

13
Tank Mechanic Simulator
13 of 14 metrics
Train Sim World® 2020
1 of 14 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.19 Wins
$12.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.79 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
62 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
87.9% positive Wins
77.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.5K Wins
5.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
100 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
8.5K Wins
5.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
76 -
222 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2020 Wins
Mar 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTank Mechanic Simulator

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:
Tank Mechanic Simulator
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

Tank Mechanic Simulator

Tank Mechanic Simulator

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -89% $2.19Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +386% $10.65View
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

Tank Mechanic Simulator

Quality

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

88% positive (8,490 reviews) — very positive reception
8,490 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.19 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +58%
158 concurrent players — smaller but active

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 DetailsTank Mechanic SimulatorTrain Sim World® 2020
Release Date
February 20, 2020
March 16, 2017
Developers
DeGenerals S.A.
Dovetail Games
Publishers
PlayWay S.A.
Dovetail Games - TSW
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
76
222

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Tank Mechanic Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1 (64-bit) or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB VRAM (GeForce GTX 980 / AMD Radeon R9 Fury) or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

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: Tank Mechanic Simulator or Train Sim World® 2020?

Tank Mechanic Simulator 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 Tank Mechanic Simulator worth buying over Train Sim World® 2020?

Based on the metrics, Tank Mechanic Simulator 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. Tank Mechanic Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC

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