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MXGP - The Official Motocross VideogameVSRide 2

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

MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

SimulationSportsRacing
Quality
67Popularity
25Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-62% $3.80
Buy Now
VS
Ride 2

Ride 2

Quality
78Popularity
28Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-71% $7.21
Buy Now

Winner

Ride 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

5
MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame
5 of 14 metrics
Ride 2
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.80 Wins
$7.21 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$6.94 -
Best Current Discount
-62% -
-71% Wins
Sales Frequency
52 price changes Wins
39 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
67/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.4% positive -
87% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
224 Wins
322 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
14 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2014 -
Oct 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

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

MaybeRide 2

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:
MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame
Ride 2

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

MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -62% $3.80Buy Now
Steam
Steam +163% $9.99View
Ride 2

Ride 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $7.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +247% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

Quality

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

82% positive (1,276 reviews) — mostly positive
1,276 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.80 — very accessible price
62% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +75%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Ride 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (2,470 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,470 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.21 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-76% player drop
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMXGP - The Official Motocross VideogameRide 2
Release Date
March 28, 2014
October 7, 2016
Developers
Milestone S.r.l.
Milestone S.r.l.
Publishers
Milestone S.r.l.
Milestone S.r.l.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
48
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows®XP™ SP2, Windows®Vista™, Windows®7 or Windows®8
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better (Laptop versions of these cards are not fully supported)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Ride 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7 SP1 64-Bit / Windows® 8 64-Bit / Windows® 8.1 64-Bit / Windows® 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4670K 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390 4GB*
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 33 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: *Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame or Ride 2?

Ride 2 won the comparison against MXGP - 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 - The Official Motocross Videogame worth buying over Ride 2?

Based on the metrics, Ride 2 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 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC

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