Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition vs STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition is $2.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition | STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 58 |
| Quality | 74 | 64 |
| Value | 70 | 76 |
| Popularity | 30 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.98 | $15.31 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | 78.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 112 | 22 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$15.31−62%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$15.69−61%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy Side by side over time
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop EditionSTORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Details and requirements
| Item | Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition | STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 24, 2020 | June 27, 2023 |
| Developers | PikPok | Marvelous Inc. |
| Publishers | PikPok | Marvelous, Marvelous Europe |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 Processor | Intel i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 3GB VRAM | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition or STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life?
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition won the comparison against STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life 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 Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition worth buying over STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life?
Based on the metrics, Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition 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. STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC