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Elden Ring vs Forza Horizon 5
Elden Ring leads on 1 check, Forza Horizon 5 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreElden Ring · 9.3/10
- Most featuresElden Ring · 1 of 2
Elden Ring scores higher on our rubric for console games: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
On genre, Elden Ring gives you Role-playing where Forza Horizon 5 offers Action. Elden Ring offers online co-op; Forza Horizon 5 doesn't publish it.
Elden Ring is the better fit for players seeking a large action RPG with online play. Forza Horizon 5 is the better fit for racing fans who want open-world multiplayer.
- Elden Ring fits best
Players seeking a large action RPG with online play
- Forza Horizon 5 fits best
Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer
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Side by side
| Feature | Elden Ring 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Forza Horizon 5 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Console Games | #5 in Console Games |
| Best for | Players seeking a large action RPG with online play | Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Features Elden Ring 1/2 · Forza Horizon 5 0/2 | ||
| Online co-op | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Cross-play | — | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One | Not published |
| Genre | Role-playing | Action |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Mature 17+ | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Elden Ring is a dark fantasy action role-playing game set in the Lands Between, a world shaped by the shattering of the Elden Ring. Players create a character, travel through connected landscapes and dungeons, and take on combat with… Read the review → |
Forza Horizon 5 is an open-world driving game set in a stylized version of Mexico, with varied landscapes to explore in cars and races and challenges to enter. Its online activities include co-op and competitive play, while vehicle… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Elden Ring — where it wins
- Explore connected landscapes and dungeons on foot or horseback
- Build a character around weapons, magic, skills, and stealth
- Play cooperatively or compete online with matching controls
Where it doesn't
- Online co-op sessions support up to two guests
- Cross-play is not supported
- Its mature 17+ rating may not suit every player
Forza Horizon 5 — where it wins
- Mixes co-op and competitive activities across an open-world setting
- EventLab supports custom races, challenges, stunts, and game modes
- Accessibility settings include sign language and game-speed controls
Where it doesn't
- Standard Edition includes only the full game
- Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions require Premium Edition
- Listed platform support is Windows
- Elden Ring9.3/10 · Paid
A sprawling action RPG with flexible combat and online co-op and competition.
Visit Elden RingFull verdict → - Forza Horizon 59.0/10 · Paid
A paid open-world racer built around multiplayer, customization, and player-made events.
Visit XboxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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