iRacing vs RDS - The Official Drift Videogame
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
iRacing wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. RDS - The Official Drift Videogame is $9.78 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | iRacing | RDS - The Official Drift Videogame |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 66 |
| Quality | 81 | 64 |
| Value | 44 | 82 |
| Popularity | 31 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.59 | $1.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.7% positive | 78.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 740 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
RDS - The Official Drift Videogame
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | iRacing | RDS - The Official Drift Videogame |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 12, 2015 | June 6, 2019 |
| Developers | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing | Drift Physics Crew |
| Publishers | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing | Drift Physics Crew |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit | 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 3.0 GHz+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) | Nvidia GTX780 or AMD R9 290 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: iRacing or RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?
iRacing won the comparison against RDS - The Official Drift Videogame 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 iRacing worth buying over RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?
Based on the metrics, iRacing 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. RDS - The Official Drift Videogame currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC