GRIP: Combat Racing vs Pacer
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
GRIP: Combat Racing wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. GRIP: Combat Racing is $35.42 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | GRIP: Combat Racing | Pacer |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 52 |
| Quality | 83 | 60 |
| Value | 76 | 50 |
| Popularity | 29 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.02 | $37.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.3% positive | 72.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | GRIP: Combat Racing | Pacer |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 6, 2018 | October 28, 2020 |
| Developers | Caged Element | R8 Games Ltd |
| Publishers | Wired Productions | R8 Games Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64bit or Newer | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8320 | i5 4000-series 3.5Ghz / AMD 8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia 970 or Radeon 380 | NVidia 970 / R9 290 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 17 GB available space |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC