Ride 5 vs Dakar Desert Rally vs EA Sports WRC vs Need for Speed II
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  Ride 5 |  Dakar Desert Rally |  EA Sports WRC |  Need for Speed II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 1997 |
| Genres | Racing, Simulator, Sport | Racing, Simulator, Sport | Racing, Simulator, Sport | Racing, Simulator |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation |
| Metacritic | 85 | 47 | 70 | 60 |
| User rating | 78% | 61% | 71% | 68% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | $49.99 Epic Game Store | $6.00$29.99 Steam | $49.99 Steam | — |
| Discount | — | -80% | — | — |
| Lowest tracked | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| Developer | Milestone | Saber Interactive | Codemasters | EA Canada |
| Publisher | Milestone | Saber Interactive | EA Sports | Electronic Arts |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | BuyStrong reviews | SkipWeak reviews | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first |
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