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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

GRIP: Combat Racing

GRIP: Combat Racing

Quality
83Popularity
29Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
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-93% $2.10
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VS
Pacer

Pacer

ActionIndieSimulationSportsRacing
Quality
59Popularity
44Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-2% $39.18
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Winner

GRIP: Combat Racing wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
GRIP: Combat Racing
11 of 14 metrics
Pacer
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.10 Wins
$39.18 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$38.24 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-2% -
Sales Frequency
118 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
86.4% positive Wins
72.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
575 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
416 -
Negative Steam Reviews
492 -
159 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
41 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.6K Wins
575 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 -
Oct 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGRIP: Combat Racing

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybePacer

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
GRIP: Combat Racing
Pacer

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

GRIP: Combat Racing

GRIP: Combat Racing

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $2.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +100% $4.19View
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $4.20View
Pacer

Pacer

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -2% $39.18Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

GRIP: Combat Racing

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

86% positive (3,610 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,610 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.10 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-68% player drop
23 concurrent players — niche audience

Pacer

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

72% positive (575 reviews) — mostly positive
575 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$39.18 — mid-range price
2% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($37.91)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGRIP: Combat RacingPacer
Release Date
November 6, 2018
October 28, 2020
Developers
Caged Element
R8 Games Ltd
Publishers
Wired Productions
R8 Games Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

GRIP: Combat Racing

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit or Newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8320
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 970 or Radeon 380
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is recommended.

Pacer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: i5 4000-series 3.5Ghz / AMD 8350
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia 970 / R9 290
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: These specifications are subject to change during the development process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: GRIP: Combat Racing or Pacer?

GRIP: Combat Racing won the comparison against Pacer 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 GRIP: Combat Racing worth buying over Pacer?

Based on the metrics, GRIP: Combat Racing 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. GRIP: Combat Racing currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

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