Driver® Parallel Lines vs Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Driver® Parallel Lines is $17.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Driver® Parallel Lines | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 70 | 53 |
| Quality | 77 | 77 |
| Value | 95 | 36 |
| Popularity | 26 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.25 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.4% positive | 77.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 211 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Driver® Parallel Lines
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Details and requirements
| Item | Driver® Parallel Lines | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2009 | June 18, 2020 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Reflections | Criterion Games |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Supported OS (minimum) | Windows® XP (SP 1 required)/Vista (only) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon | Quad-Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 128 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant supporting Shader Model 2.0(*see supported list) | DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 or ATI RADEON 6950) |
| DirectX Version (minimum) | DirectX 9.0c | — |
| Sound (minimum) | DirectX 9.0c-compliant sound card | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Driver® Parallel Lines or Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted won the comparison against Driver® Parallel Lines 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 Driver® Parallel Lines worth buying over Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?
Based on the metrics, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted 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. Driver® Parallel Lines currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC