Dakar 18 vs Need for Speed™ Rivals
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Need for Speed™ Rivals wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Dakar 18 is R$41.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dakar 18 | Need for Speed™ Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 59 | 52 |
| Quality | 62 | 75 |
| Value | 81 | 36 |
| Popularity | 24 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 17.19 | R$ 59.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.9% positive | 76.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 66 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dakar 18 | Need for Speed™ Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 25, 2018 | June 4, 2020 |
| Developers | Bigmoon Entertainment | Criterion Games |
| Publishers | Ravenscourt, Bigmoon Entertainment | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent | Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or better | AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dakar 18 or Need for Speed™ Rivals?
Need for Speed™ Rivals won the comparison against Dakar 18 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 Dakar 18 worth buying over Need for Speed™ Rivals?
Based on the metrics, Need for Speed™ Rivals 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC