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

Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

Quality
73Popularity
23Value
44
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−7% $14.86
Buy
VS
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

ActionAdventureRacingSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +16
Quality
90Popularity
33Value
48
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 7 hours
−18% $32.86
Buy

Winner

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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3
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure
3 of 14 metrics
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.86 Wins
$32.86 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.39 Wins
$25.20 -
Best Current Discount
-7% -
-53% Wins
Sales Frequency
40 price changes -
100 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
92.2% positive -
93.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
769 -
11.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
709 -
10.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
60 Wins
800 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 -
616 Wins
Steam Recommendations
703 -
11.7K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
32 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages
14 languages
Release Date
Mar 2021 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleBeach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

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

MaybeSonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

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

Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −7% $14.86Buy
Steam
Steam +8% $15.99View
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −18% $32.86Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +22% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +22% $39.99View

Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

92% positive (769 reviews): very positive reception
769 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.86: reasonable price
7% off: minor discount

Popularity

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

Players down 82% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (11,694 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
11,694 reviews: large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$32.86: mid-range price
18% off: minor discount
Historical low: $25.20: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 52% in recent days
482 concurrent players: smaller but active
11,694 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsBeach Buggy Racing 2: Island AdventureSonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Release date
March 10, 2021
September 25, 2025
Developers
Vector Unit
Sonic Team
Publishers
Vector Unit
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
32
44

Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 2 Ghz or faster processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Split screen multiplayer requires at least one compatible gamepad or keyboard and a second gamepad.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application.
Which is better: Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure or Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds won the comparison against Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure 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 Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure worth buying over Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?

Based on the metrics, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 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. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC

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