Forza Horizon 5 vs Le Mans Ultimate
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forza Horizon 5 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Le Mans Ultimate is $41.93 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Forza Horizon 5 | Le Mans Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 65 |
| Quality | 73 | 66 |
| Value | 43 | 74 |
| Popularity | 46 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $59.99 | $18.06 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.4% positive | 79.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6.2K | 3.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Forza Horizon 5 | Le Mans Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 8, 2021 | July 22, 2025 |
| Developers | Playground Games | Studio 397 |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Studio 397 |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 | GeForce GTX 2070 8 GB, Radeon RX 6600 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Forza Horizon 5 or Le Mans Ultimate?
Forza Horizon 5 won the comparison against Le Mans Ultimate 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 Forza Horizon 5 worth buying over Le Mans Ultimate?
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. Le Mans Ultimate currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC