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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Crash Wheels

Crash Wheels

Quality
70Popularity
49Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

ActionIndieSimulationSportsRacing
Quality
86Popularity
28Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-88% $2.31
Buy Now

Winner

Lonely Mountains: Downhill wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

2
Crash Wheels
2 of 14 metrics
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$2.31 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.41 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
51 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.4% positive -
90% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
145 Wins
268 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
12 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
MaybeCrash Wheels

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

MaybeLonely Mountains: Downhill

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $2.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +765% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crash Wheels

Quality

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

87% positive (1,150 reviews) — very positive reception
1,150 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.

-100% player drop

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (2,684 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,684 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.31 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.01)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-61% player drop
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
MacOs, Windows
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: Jun 4, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC

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