Too Close to Call
Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Dakar 18
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
F1™ 2017
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Dakar 18
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- 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 better
F1™ 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Dakar 18 or F1™ 2017?
Dakar 18 and F1™ 2017 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 Dakar 18 worth buying over F1™ 2017?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Dakar 18 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 28, 2026, 09:12 PM UTC