Head-to-head · Console Games
Forza Horizon 5 vs Diablo IV
Forza Horizon 5 leads on 0 checks, Diablo IV on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreForza Horizon 5 · 9.0/10
Forza Horizon 5 scores higher on our rubric for console games: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
On genre, Diablo IV gives you Role-playing where Forza Horizon 5 offers Action.
Forza Horizon 5 is the better fit for racing fans who want open-world multiplayer. Diablo IV is the better fit for players wanting a loot-focused online RPG.
- Forza Horizon 5 fits best
Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer
- Diablo IV fits best
Players wanting a loot-focused online RPG
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Side by side
| Feature | Forza Horizon 5 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Diablo IV 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Console Games | #7 in Console Games |
| Best for | Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer | Players wanting a loot-focused online RPG |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Features Forza Horizon 5 0/2 · Diablo IV 0/2 | ||
| Online co-op | Not published | Not published |
| Cross-play | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Genre | Action | Role-playing |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Not published | Not published |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
In Diablo IV, players explore Sanctuary, follow a campaign, fight demons, and develop characters through skills and equipment. Its dark fantasy action-RPG format suits players who want loot progression alongside a story campaign, with the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Diablo IV — where it wins
- Play the campaign solo or with friends
- Explore randomized instanced dungeons and shared-world public events
- Develop class-based builds through skill trees and equipment
Where it doesn't
- PC play requires a broadband internet connection and Battle.net account
- The listed PC platform is Windows
- There is no free plan
- Forza Horizon 59.0/10 · Paid
A paid open-world racer built around multiplayer, customization, and player-made events.
Visit XboxFull verdict → - Diablo IV8.8/10 · Paid
A loot-focused RPG pairing solo-or-friends play with shared-world events and dungeons.
Visit BlizzardFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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