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Head-to-head · Console Games

Forza Horizon 5 vs Gran Turismo 7

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Forza Horizon 5 #5 in Console Games 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Xbox
Gran Turismo 7 #6 in Console Games 8.9/10 From $59.99 ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PlayStation

Forza Horizon 5 leads on 0 checks, Gran Turismo 7 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 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

On genre, Gran Turismo 7 gives you Racing where Forza Horizon 5 offers Action.

Forza Horizon 5 is the better fit for racing fans who want open-world multiplayer. Gran Turismo 7 is the better fit for racing fans focused on cars and track variety.

  • Forza Horizon 5 fits best

    Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer

  • Gran Turismo 7 fits best

    Racing fans focused on cars and track variety

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Side by side

Feature Forza Horizon 5 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Gran Turismo 7 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #5 in Console Games #6 in Console Games
Best for Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer Racing fans focused on cars and track variety
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $59.99one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Windows Windows
Features Forza Horizon 5 0/2 · Gran Turismo 7 0/2
Online co-op Not published Not published
Cross-play Not published Not published
Specs
Console platforms Not published PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre Action Racing
Play modes Not published Not published
ESRB rating Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • More than 550 cars from over 70 automotive brands to collect and drive
  • Racing across 41 locations with 121 layouts and dynamic weather
  • Supports tuning, local 4-player split screen, and Sport Mode Daily Races
Cons
  • Standard Edition includes only the full game
  • Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions require Premium Edition
  • Listed platform support is Windows
  • Limited to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
  • The PS4 edition does not include the PS5 version
  • PlayStation VR2 and GT Sophy are limited to the PS5 version on supported tracks
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…

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Gran Turismo 7 is a console racing game for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, built around collecting cars, entering events, and progressing through driving challenges. Its breadth suits players who want a car-focused racer with both…

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  1. Forza Horizon 5Console Games 9.0Paid
  2. Gran Turismo 7Console Games 8.9From $59.99

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

  • Gran Turismo 7 — where it wins

    • More than 550 cars from over 70 automotive brands to collect and drive
    • Racing across 41 locations with 121 layouts and dynamic weather
    • Supports tuning, local 4-player split screen, and Sport Mode Daily Races

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
    • The PS4 edition does not include the PS5 version
    • PlayStation VR2 and GT Sophy are limited to the PS5 version on supported tracks
  • Forza Horizon 59.0/10 · Paid

    A paid open-world racer built around multiplayer, customization, and player-made events.

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  • Gran Turismo 78.9/10 · From $59.99

    A car-focused racer with broad track variety, tuning, and online competition.

    Visit PlayStationFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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