Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate BoxVSThe Crew™ 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Crew™ 2
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
The Crew™ 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
The Crew™ 2
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
The Crew™ 2
Recommended
- OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD RX 470 (8GB) or better
- Additional Notes: Game contains BattlEye anti-cheat technology and VMProtect anti-piracy technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box or The Crew™ 2?
The Crew™ 2 won the comparison against Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box 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 Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box worth buying over The Crew™ 2?
Based on the metrics, The Crew™ 2 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. Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 15, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC