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DiRT Rally 2.0VSGravel

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

DiRT Rally 2.0

DiRT Rally 2.0

SimulationSportsRacing
Quality
88Popularity
37Value
49
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-6% $18.77
Buy Now
VS
Gravel

Gravel

Quality
68Popularity
25Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-83% $3.36
Buy Now

Winner

DiRT Rally 2.0 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
DiRT Rally 2.0
9 of 14 metrics
Gravel
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.77 -
$3.36 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-6% -
-83% Wins
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
54 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
62/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.5% positive Wins
76.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
38.5K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
34.5K Wins
843 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.1K -
255 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
583 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
38.5K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
71 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2019 Wins
Feb 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDiRT Rally 2.0

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

MaybeGravel

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:
DiRT Rally 2.0
Gravel

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

DiRT Rally 2.0

DiRT Rally 2.0

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -6% $18.77Buy Now
Steam
Steam +6% $19.99View
Gravel

Gravel

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $3.36Buy Now
Steam
Steam +495% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DiRT Rally 2.0

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (38,538 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
38,538 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$18.77 — reasonable price
6% off — minor discount
Historical low: $13.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +61%
893 concurrent players — smaller but active
38,538 total reviews — proven game with large community

Gravel

Quality

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

77% positive (1,098 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,098 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.36 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +100%
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDiRT Rally 2.0Gravel
Release Date
February 25, 2019
February 27, 2018
Developers
Codemasters
Milestone S.r.l.
Publishers
Electronic Arts, Codemasters
Milestone S.r.l.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
71
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DiRT Rally 2.0

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64bit versions of Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i5 8600K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD RX Vega 56 or NVIDIA GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible soundcard

Gravel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600, AMD FX-8350 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 with 4 GB VRAM or more | AMD Radeon R9 380 with 4 GB VRAM or more
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DiRT Rally 2.0 or Gravel?

DiRT Rally 2.0 won the comparison against Gravel 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 DiRT Rally 2.0 worth buying over Gravel?

Based on the metrics, DiRT Rally 2.0 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. Gravel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC

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