Forza Horizon 5VSNew Retro Arcade: Neon
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Forza Horizon 5
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Forza Horizon 5 wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Forza Horizon 5
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Forza Horizon 5
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 110 GB available space
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel i7-4770
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: New Retro Arcade Neon supports non-VR, as well as all VR headsets, however motion controllers are recommended for the optimum gameplay experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Forza Horizon 5 or New Retro Arcade: Neon?
Forza Horizon 5 won the comparison against New Retro Arcade: Neon 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 New Retro Arcade: Neon?
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. New Retro Arcade: Neon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 05:38 AM UTC