MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross VideogameVSRIDE 3
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.


MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame
Winner
RIDE 3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
RIDE 3
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 Home (x64)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
RIDE 3
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit or later
- Processor: Intel Core i7-2600, AMD FX-8350 or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 3 GB VRAM or more | AMD Radeon R9 380 with 4 GB VRAM or more
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: *Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame or RIDE 3?
RIDE 3 won the comparison against MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross 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 MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame worth buying over RIDE 3?
Based on the metrics, RIDE 3 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. RIDE 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC


