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Train Sim World® 2VSTrain Sim World® 4

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

Train Sim World® 2

Train Sim World® 2

Quality
67Popularity
31Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈6d
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Train Sim World® 4

Train Sim World® 4

Quality
65Popularity
29Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-58% $12.74
Buy Now

Winner

Train Sim World® 4 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Train Sim World® 2
6 of 13 metrics
Train Sim World® 4
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$12.78 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$12.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-68% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
16 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive Wins
79.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.0K Wins
3.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.8K Wins
2.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
676 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21 Wins
20 -
Steam Recommendations
7.0K Wins
3.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
435 Wins
250 -
Supported Languages
8 languages
8 languages
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Sep 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTrain Sim World® 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTrain Sim World® 4

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Train Sim World® 2
Train Sim World® 4

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

Train Sim World® 2

Train Sim World® 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Train Sim World® 4

Train Sim World® 4

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $12.74Buy Now
Steam
Steam +135% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Train Sim World® 2

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

82% positive (7,038 reviews) — mostly positive
7,038 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-21% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Train Sim World® 4

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (3,291 reviews) — mostly positive
3,291 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$12.74 — reasonable price
58% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-15% minor player decrease
23 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTrain Sim World® 2Train Sim World® 4
Release Date
August 20, 2020
September 26, 2023
Developers
Dovetail Games
Dovetail Games
Publishers
Dovetail Games - TSW
Dovetail Games - TSW
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
435
250

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Train Sim World® 2

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 (AMD Max Supported Driver 20.4.2)
  • 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

Train Sim World® 4

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 with 8 GB VRAM or more
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Train Sim World® 2 or Train Sim World® 4?

Train Sim World® 4 won the comparison against Train Sim World® 2 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 Train Sim World® 2 worth buying over Train Sim World® 4?

Based on the metrics, Train Sim World® 4 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. Train Sim World® 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC

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