WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship vs WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship is $0.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship | WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 59 |
| Quality | 74 | 64 |
| Value | 77 | 75 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.39 | $2.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.2% positive | 77.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 53 | 265 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.39−95%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.99−93%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$29.99Buy WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.16−93%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.32−92%Buy 
Steam Official store$2.99−90%Buy Side by side over time
WRC 8 FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
Details and requirements
| Item | WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship | WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 8, 2020 | September 16, 2021 |
| Developers | KT Racing | KT Racing |
| Publishers | Nacon | Nacon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or Radeon RX 580 4GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 6 Go | AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 Go |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 19 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship or WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship?
WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship won the comparison against WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship 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 WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship worth buying over WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship?
Based on the metrics, WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship 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. WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC