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

SpeedRunners

SpeedRunners

ActionCasualIndieSportsRacing
Quality
91Popularity
35Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23h
-90% $1.56
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Trials® Rising

Trials® Rising

Quality
54Popularity
28Value
46
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈7d
-0% $19.95
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Winner

SpeedRunners wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

12
SpeedRunners
12 of 15 metrics
Trials® Rising
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.56 Wins
$19.95 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.55 Wins
$3.59 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
97 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.7% positive Wins
62.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
22.8K Wins
2.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
21.6K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
1.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
94 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
22.8K Wins
2.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
19 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
Feb 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItSpeedRunners

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

Wait for SaleTrials® Rising

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
SpeedRunners
Trials® Rising

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

SpeedRunners

SpeedRunners

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.56Buy Now
Steam
Steam +861% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +861% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +861% $14.99View
Trials® Rising

Trials® Rising

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.95Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

SpeedRunners

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (22,773 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
22,773 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.56 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.52)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-29% player decline
94 concurrent players — niche audience
22,773 total reviews — proven game with large community

Trials® Rising

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (2,813 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,813 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.95 — reasonable price
0% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-31% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSpeedRunnersTrials® Rising
Release Date
April 19, 2016
February 26, 2019
Developers
DoubleDutch Games
RedLynx
Publishers
tinyBuild
Ubisoft
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
29
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

SpeedRunners

No PC requirements data available

Trials® Rising

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3470, AMD FX 6100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SpeedRunners or Trials® Rising?

SpeedRunners won the comparison against Trials® Rising 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 SpeedRunners worth buying over Trials® Rising?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC

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