Gas Guzzlers Extreme vs Need for Speed™ Rivals
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Gas Guzzlers Extreme wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Gas Guzzlers Extreme is $18.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gas Guzzlers Extreme | Need for Speed™ Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 52 |
| Quality | 80 | 75 |
| Value | 64 | 36 |
| Popularity | 28 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.31 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.2% positive | 76.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 66 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Gas Guzzlers Extreme
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.31−95%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.89−88%Buy 
Steam Official store$4.99−80%Buy Need for Speed™ Rivals
Side by side over time
Gas Guzzlers ExtremeNeed for Speed™ Rivals
Details and requirements
| Item | Gas Guzzlers Extreme | Need for Speed™ Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 8, 2013 | June 4, 2020 |
| Developers | Gamepires | Criterion Games |
| Publishers | Gamepires | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Vista(TM)/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 | Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core Q6600 2.4 GHz or Equivalent | Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX(R) 9 Compatible Graphics Card (Radeon(R) 6850, GeForce(R) 560) with 1 GB RAM | AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gas Guzzlers Extreme or Need for Speed™ Rivals?
Gas Guzzlers Extreme won the comparison against Need for Speed™ Rivals 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 Gas Guzzlers Extreme worth buying over Need for Speed™ Rivals?
Based on the metrics, Gas Guzzlers Extreme 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. Gas Guzzlers Extreme currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:40 PM UTC