Train Sim World® 2 vs Train Sim World® 4
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Train Sim World® 2 wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Train Sim World® 4 is $7.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Train Sim World® 2 | Train Sim World® 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 56 |
| Quality | 68 | 66 |
| Value | 44 | 66 |
| Popularity | 31 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $12.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.1% positive | 79.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 20 | 20 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Train Sim World® 2 | Train 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 |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.8 GHz | Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB VRAM or more (AMD Max Supported Driver 20.4.2) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 with 8 GB VRAM or more |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Train Sim World® 2 or Train Sim World® 4?
Train Sim World® 2 won the comparison against Train Sim World® 4 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® 2 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC