Call of the Wild: The Angler™ vs Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Call of the Wild: The Angler™ wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Call of the Wild: The Angler™ is $8.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Call of the Wild: The Angler™ | Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 61 |
| Quality | 56 | 74 |
| Value | 88 | 70 |
| Popularity | 31 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.39 | $12.98 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.8% positive | 91.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 68 | 112 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Call of the Wild: The Angler™
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Call of the Wild: The Angler™ | Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 31, 2022 | June 24, 2020 |
| Developers | Expansive Worlds | PikPok |
| Publishers | Avalanche Studios | PikPok |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64 bit OS - Windows 10/11 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Core i5 Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD Vega 56 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 3GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Call of the Wild: The Angler™ or Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition?
Call of the Wild: The Angler™ won the comparison against Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition 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 Call of the Wild: The Angler™ worth buying over Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition?
Based on the metrics, Call of the Wild: The Angler™ 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. Call of the Wild: The Angler™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC