Need for Speed™ Rivals vs Re-Volt
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Re-Volt wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Re-Volt is $17.25 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™ Rivals | Re-Volt |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 60 |
| Quality | 75 | 73 |
| Value | 36 | 73 |
| Popularity | 32 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $2.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.6% positive | 90.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 66 | 11 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Need for Speed™ Rivals | Re-Volt |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2020 | July 29, 2022 |
| Developers | Criterion Games | Acclaim Studios Teesside |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | H2 Interactive Co., Ltd., SUPERDAY |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Need for Speed™ Rivals or Re-Volt?
Re-Volt won the comparison against Need for Speed™ Rivals 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™ Rivals worth buying over Re-Volt?
Based on the metrics, Re-Volt 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. Re-Volt currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC