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Assetto CorsaVSrFactor 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa

IndieSimulationSportsRacing
Quality
90Popularity
44Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 hours
−79% $4.14
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VS
rFactor 2

rFactor 2

Quality
65Popularity
31Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−94% $1.93
Buy Now

Winner

Assetto Corsa wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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9
Assetto Corsa
9 of 14 metrics
rFactor 2
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.14 -
$1.93 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.98 -
$2.05 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
179 price changes Wins
64 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.7% positive Wins
78.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
135.6K Wins
6.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
125.7K Wins
5.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
10.0K -
1.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7.8K Wins
201 -
Steam Recommendations
135.7K Wins
6.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
709 Wins
25 -
Supported Languages
4 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
Nov 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAssetto Corsa

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MayberFactor 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Assetto Corsa
rFactor 2

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

Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $4.14Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.28View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
rFactor 2

rFactor 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.93Buy Now
Steam
Steam$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$31.99View

Assetto Corsa

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (135,618 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
135,618 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$4.14 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.80)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +39% player growth
7,170 concurrent players — solid base
135,618 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

rFactor 2

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (6,825 reviews) — mostly positive
6,825 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$1.93 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-48% player decline
109 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsAssetto CorsarFactor 2
Release Date
December 19, 2014
November 12, 2015
Developers
Kunos Simulazioni
Studio 397
Publishers
505 Games
Studio 397
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
709
25

Assetto Corsa

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 Sp1 - 8 - 8.1 - 10
  • Processor: AMD Six-Core CPU, Intel Quad-Core CPU
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 (e.g. AMD Radeon 290x, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated

rFactor 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 with latest Service Packs
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB, Radeon RX 580 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • VR Support: To run in VR or triple screens higher specs than above will most likely be required
  • Additional Notes: To run on default settings at 1080p
Which is better: Assetto Corsa or rFactor 2?

Assetto Corsa won the comparison against rFactor 2 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 rFactor 2?

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. rFactor 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

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