Firefighting Simulator - The Squad vs Forza Horizon 5
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forza Horizon 5 wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Firefighting Simulator - The Squad is $56.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Firefighting Simulator - The Squad | Forza Horizon 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 58 |
| Quality | 67 | 73 |
| Value | 80 | 43 |
| Popularity | 29 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.28 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.1% positive | 89.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 6.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$3.28−87%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$3.44−86%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.99−76%Buy 
Side by side over time
Firefighting Simulator - The SquadForza Horizon 5
Details and requirements
| Item | Firefighting Simulator - The Squad | Forza Horizon 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2020 | November 8, 2021 |
| Developers | Chronos Unterhaltungssoftware | Playground Games |
| Publishers | astragon Entertainment | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3820 with 3,6 GHz or AMD FX-8350 with 4,0 GHz or higher | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (8 GB VRAM) or higher | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Firefighting Simulator - The Squad or Forza Horizon 5?
Forza Horizon 5 won the comparison against Firefighting Simulator - The Squad 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 Firefighting Simulator - The Squad worth buying over Forza Horizon 5?
Based on the metrics, Forza Horizon 5 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. Firefighting Simulator - The Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC