CarX Drift Racing Online vs Forza Horizon 5
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forza Horizon 5 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. CarX Drift Racing Online is $49.12 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | CarX Drift Racing Online | Forza Horizon 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 58 |
| Quality | 77 | 73 |
| Value | 57 | 43 |
| Popularity | 40 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.87 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.3% positive | 89.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.0K | 6.6K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | CarX Drift Racing Online | Forza Horizon 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2017 | November 8, 2021 |
| Developers | CarX Technologies, LLC | Playground Games |
| Publishers | CarX Technologies, LLC | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ I5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 3 Gb / AMD RX 580 4GB | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CarX Drift Racing Online or Forza Horizon 5?
Forza Horizon 5 won the comparison against CarX Drift Racing Online 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 CarX Drift Racing Online worth buying over Forza Horizon 5?
Based on the metrics, Forza Horizon 5 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. CarX Drift Racing Online currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC