Need for Speed™ Rivals vs STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Need for Speed™ Rivals is $25.60 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 | STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 62 |
| Quality | 75 | 70 |
| Value | 36 | 66 |
| Popularity | 32 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $45.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.6% positive | 85.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 66 | 7.7K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Need for Speed™ Rivals
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Need for Speed™ Rivals | STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2020 | October 6, 2026 |
| Developers | Criterion Games | Fuse Games |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Secret Mode |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Need for Speed™ Rivals or STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™?
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ 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 STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™?
Based on the metrics, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ 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. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC