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Trainz: A New EraVSTrainz Railroad Simulator 2019

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

Trainz: A New Era

Trainz: A New Era

Quality
63Popularity
27Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2h
$21.14
Buy Now
VS
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

Quality
64Popularity
28Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
$39.99
Buy Now

Winner

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Trainz: A New Era
2 of 11 metrics
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
9 of 11 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.14 Wins
$39.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$7.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
10 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.5% positive -
77.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K -
2.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
522 Wins
587 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
55 -
162 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.2K -
2.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23
23
Supported Languages
4 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2015 -
Jan 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTrainz: A New Era

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

Wait for SaleTrainz Railroad Simulator 2019

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Trainz: A New Era
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

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

Trainz: A New Era

Trainz: A New Era

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$21.14Buy Now
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Trainz: A New Era

Quality

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

77% positive (2,223 reviews) — mostly positive
2,223 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$21.14 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +51%
65 concurrent players — niche audience

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (2,567 reviews) — mostly positive
2,567 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+8% player growth
180 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTrainz: A New EraTrainz Railroad Simulator 2019
Release Date
May 14, 2015
January 7, 2019
Developers
N3V Games
N3V Games
Publishers
N3V Games
N3V Games
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
23
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Trainz: A New Era

No PC requirements data available

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Trainz: A New Era or Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019?

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 won the comparison against Trainz: A New Era 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 Trainz: A New Era worth buying over Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019?

Based on the metrics, Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 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. Trainz: A New Era currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC

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