Pacific Drive vs Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pacific Drive wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator is $3.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pacific Drive | Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 65 |
| Quality | 69 | 65 |
| Value | 92 | 94 |
| Popularity | 35 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.99 | $4.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.2% positive | 78.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 276 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Pacific Drive
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$7.99−73%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$8.71−71%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$8.76−71%Buy Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator
Side by side over time
Pacific DriveUnder the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator
Details and requirements
| Item | Pacific Drive | Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 21, 2024 | September 25, 2020 |
| Developers | Ironwood Studios | IndieMax |
| Publishers | Kepler Interactive | IndieMax |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10600k | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia RTX 2080/3070 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 18 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pacific Drive or Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator?
Pacific Drive won the comparison against Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator 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 Pacific Drive worth buying over Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator?
Based on the metrics, Pacific Drive 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. Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC