Choose Cities in Motion 2
Choose Cities in Motion 2 if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cities in Motion 2 launched in 2013.
Cities in Motion 2 vs Transport Fever 2
Cities in Motion 2 and Transport Fever 2 both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Cities in Motion 2 (2013) is 6 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019). Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Cities in Motion 2 (54.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Transport Fever 2
Choose Transport Fever 2 if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.6% positive across 10,269 reviews.
Both Cities in Motion 2 and Transport Fever 2 sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cities in Motion 2 |  Transport Fever 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.1% positive (577 reviews) | 89.6% positive (10,269 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Colossal Order | Urban Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Cities in Motion 2 (2013) is 6 years older than Transport Fever 2 (2019).
- Transport Fever 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Cities in Motion 2 (54.1% positive).
- Cities in Motion 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Transport Fever 2 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Cities in Motion 2 has co-op; Transport Fever 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Cities in Motion 2 is Deck Playable, Transport Fever 2 is Deck Verified.
Cities in Motion 2 vs Transport Fever 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Cities in Motion 2 or Transport Fever 2?
- On Steam reviews Transport Fever 2 scores higher (89.6% positive) than Cities in Motion 2 (54.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Transport Fever 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cities in Motion 2 or Transport Fever 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Cities in Motion 2 (2013) came out before Transport Fever 2 (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Cities in Motion 2 and Transport Fever 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Transport Fever 2 have multiplayer like Cities in Motion 2?
- No. Cities in Motion 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Transport Fever 2 is listed as single-player only.