Road Redemption vs Ultimate Racing 2D
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Road Redemption wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ultimate Racing 2D is $0.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Road Redemption | Ultimate Racing 2D |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 55 |
| Quality | 68 | 70 |
| Value | 84 | 46 |
| Popularity | 33 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.39 | $0.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.2% positive | 87.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 39 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Road Redemption | Ultimate Racing 2D |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 4, 2017 | May 24, 2018 |
| Developers | Redemption Road, Pixel Dash Studios | Applimazing |
| Publishers | Tripwire Presents | Applimazing |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2GHz processor or faster | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 9-compatible graphics card with at least 2GB of video memory | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2500 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Road Redemption or Ultimate Racing 2D?
Road Redemption won the comparison against Ultimate Racing 2D 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 Ultimate Racing 2D?
Based on the metrics, Road Redemption 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC