Assetto Corsa vs iRacing
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assetto Corsa wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Assetto Corsa is $7.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Assetto Corsa | iRacing |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 58 |
| Quality | 90 | 81 |
| Value | 78 | 44 |
| Popularity | 45 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.99 | $11.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.7% positive | 83.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.6K | 740 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Assetto Corsa | iRacing |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 19, 2014 | January 12, 2015 |
| Developers | Kunos Simulazioni | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing |
| Publishers | 505 Games | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 Sp1 - 8 - 8.1 - 10 | Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Six-Core CPU, Intel Quad-Core CPU | 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11 (e.g. AMD Radeon 290x, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970) | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assetto Corsa or iRacing?
Assetto Corsa won the comparison against iRacing 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 Assetto Corsa worth buying over iRacing?
Based on the metrics, Assetto Corsa 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. Assetto Corsa currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC