Back to browse

Crash WheelsVSLonely Mountains: Downhill

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

Crash Wheels

Crash Wheels

Quality
70Popularity
49Value
38
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 2 days
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

ActionIndieSimulationSportsRacing
Quality
86Popularity
28Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−90% $2.08
Buy Now

Winner

Lonely Mountains: Downhill wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Crash Wheels
2 of 15 metrics
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$2.08 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.27 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.4% positive -
89.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
146 Wins
274 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
13 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
2.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
1224 Wins
84 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Oct 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCrash Wheels

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeLonely Mountains: Downhill

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:
Crash Wheels
Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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

Crash Wheels

Crash Wheels

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $2.08Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +14% $2.38View
Steam
Steam +92% $3.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Crash Wheels

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

87% positive (1,159 reviews) — very positive reception
1,159 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (2,708 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,708 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.08 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.01)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-12% minor player decrease
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrash WheelsLonely Mountains: Downhill
Release Date
December 20, 2018
October 23, 2019
Developers
Quiet River
Megagon Industries
Publishers
Quiet River
Megagon Industries
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
1,224
84

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Crash Wheels

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD HD 7870
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX-8320
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: These specifications are subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crash Wheels or Lonely Mountains: Downhill?

Lonely Mountains: Downhill won the comparison against Crash Wheels 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 Crash Wheels worth buying over Lonely Mountains: Downhill?

Based on the metrics, Lonely Mountains: Downhill 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. Lonely Mountains: Downhill currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.