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Project CARS 3VSWreckfest

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Project CARS 3

Project CARS 3

Quality
48Popularity
27Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
$332.94
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VS
Wreckfest

Wreckfest

ActionIndieSimulationSportsRacing
Quality
85Popularity
36Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-71% $8.56
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Winner

Wreckfest wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
Project CARS 3
3 of 14 metrics
Wreckfest
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$332.94 -
$8.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$9.33 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-71% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
92 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
54.1% positive -
87.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
30.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
26.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
924 Wins
3.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
220 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
29.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
61 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
13 languages
13 languages
Release Date
Aug 2020 Wins
Jun 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleProject CARS 3

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItWreckfest

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Project CARS 3
Wreckfest

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Project CARS 3

Project CARS 3

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$332.94Buy Now
Wreckfest

Wreckfest

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $8.56Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +250% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +250% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +250% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Project CARS 3

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

54% positive (2,015 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,015 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$332.94 — high price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +140%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Wreckfest

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (29,991 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
29,991 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$8.56 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.67)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-30% player decline
145 concurrent players — smaller but active
29,991 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsProject CARS 3Wreckfest
Release Date
August 27, 2020
June 14, 2018
Developers
Slightly Mad Studios
Bugbear
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
61
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Project CARS 3

No PC requirements data available

Wreckfest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 with 3.0 GHz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX™ 970 or AMD Radeon™ R9 380X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 32 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
  • Additional Notes: This config will run the game with approx 60 FPS on 1080p

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Project CARS 3 or Wreckfest?

Wreckfest won the comparison against Project CARS 3 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 Project CARS 3 worth buying over Wreckfest?

Based on the metrics, Wreckfest 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. Wreckfest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 18, 2026, 05:09 PM UTC

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