TrackMania² Stadium vs Trials Evolution: Gold Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Trials Evolution: Gold Edition is $1.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | TrackMania² Stadium | Trials Evolution: Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 70 |
| Quality | 84 | 77 |
| Value | 70 | 95 |
| Popularity | 30 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.59 | $4.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.4% positive | 74.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 55 | 6 |
Where to buy
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TrackMania² Stadium
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Details and requirements
| Item | TrackMania² Stadium | Trials Evolution: Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 20, 2013 | March 21, 2013 |
| Developers | Nadeo | Redlynx Ltd, Ubisoft Shanghaï |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | DirectX® 11 compliant, 1024 Mb video memory |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 11 |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 5 GB HD space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: TrackMania² Stadium or Trials Evolution: Gold Edition?
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition won the comparison against TrackMania² Stadium 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 TrackMania² Stadium worth buying over Trials Evolution: Gold Edition?
Based on the metrics, Trials Evolution: Gold 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. Trials Evolution: Gold Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC