Need for Speed™ Heat vs The Crew™ 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Need for Speed™ Heat wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Crew™ 2 is $61.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Need for Speed™ Heat | The Crew™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 65 |
| Quality | 79 | 66 |
| Value | 33 | 75 |
| Popularity | 42 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $69.99 | $8.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.7% positive | 78.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.8K | 442 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Need for Speed™ Heat
Side by side over time
Need for Speed™ HeatThe Crew™ 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Need for Speed™ Heat | The Crew™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2020 | June 28, 2018 |
| Developers | Ghost Games | Ivory Tower |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor (minimum) | Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent | Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD RX 470 (8GB) or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Need for Speed™ Heat or The Crew™ 2?
Need for Speed™ Heat won the comparison against The Crew™ 2 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 Need for Speed™ Heat worth buying over The Crew™ 2?
Based on the metrics, Need for Speed™ Heat 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. The Crew™ 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC