Train Sim World® 2VSX-Plane 12
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
X-Plane 12
Best price· SteamWinner
Train Sim World® 2 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Train Sim World® 2 is currently cheaper ($11.99 vs $29.99 for X-Plane 12) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Train Sim World® 2
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
X-Plane 12
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
Train Sim World® 2
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
X-Plane 12
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 23 GB available space
Which is better: Train Sim World® 2 or X-Plane 12?
Train Sim World® 2 won the comparison against X-Plane 12 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 X-Plane 12?
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. X-Plane 12 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC