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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Road Redemption

Road Redemption

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRacing
Quality
68Popularity
33Value
78
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−88% $2.39
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

ActionAdventureRacing
Quality
90Popularity
33Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−48% $36.59
Buy Now

Winner

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Road Redemption
4 of 15 metrics
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.39 Wins
$36.59 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.35 Wins
$39.05 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-48% -
Sales Frequency
101 price changes -
103 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
83.2% positive -
93.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
10.8K -
11.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
9.0K -
10.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.8K -
736 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
40 -
613 Wins
Steam Recommendations
10.7K -
11.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
55 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2017 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRoad Redemption

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItSonic Racing: CrossWorlds

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Road Redemption
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

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

Road Redemption

Road Redemption

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

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Road Redemption

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (10,820 reviews) — mostly positive
10,820 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.39 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.64 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-11% minor player decrease
32 concurrent players — niche audience
10,820 total reviews — proven game with large community

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (11,384 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
11,384 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$36.59 — mid-range price
48% off — decent discount
Historical low: $25.20 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

559 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,384 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsRoad RedemptionSonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Release Date
October 4, 2017
September 25, 2025
Developers
Redemption Road, Pixel Dash Studios
Sonic Team
Publishers
Tripwire Presents
SEGA
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
55
44

Road Redemption

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: 2GHz processor or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with at least 2GB of video memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2500 MB available space

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application.
Which is better: Road Redemption or Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds won the comparison against Road Redemption 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 Road Redemption worth buying over Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?

Based on the metrics, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 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. Road Redemption currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC

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