Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit vs The Crew™ 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Crew™ 2 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
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: Hot Pursuit | The Crew™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 65 |
| Quality | 83 | 66 |
| Value | 50 | 75 |
| Popularity | 34 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $8.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | 78.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 28 | 442 |
Where to buy
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Need For Speed: Hot PursuitThe Crew™ 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit | The Crew™ 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 14, 2010 | June 28, 2018 |
| Developers | Criterion Games | Ivory Tower |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD RX 470 (8GB) or better |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Game contains BattlEye anti-cheat technology and VMProtect anti-piracy technology. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit or The Crew™ 2?
The Crew™ 2 won the comparison against Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 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: Hot Pursuit worth buying over The Crew™ 2?
Based on the metrics, The Crew™ 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. The Crew™ 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC