HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ vs Road Redemption
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Road Redemption wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Road Redemption is $5.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ | Road Redemption |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 65 |
| Quality | 67 | 68 |
| Value | 71 | 84 |
| Popularity | 30 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.25 | $1.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.9% positive | 83.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 29 | 39 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ | Road Redemption |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 30, 2021 | October 4, 2017 |
| Developers | Milestone S.r.l. | Redemption Road, Pixel Dash Studios |
| Publishers | Milestone S.r.l. | Tripwire Presents |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1 64-Bit or later | Windows 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-5820K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | 2GHz processor or faster |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 | DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with at least 2GB of video memory |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 22 GB available space | 2500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ or Road Redemption?
Road Redemption won the comparison against HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 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 HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ worth buying over Road Redemption?
Based on the metrics, Road Redemption 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. Road Redemption currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC