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Forza Horizon 5 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
Forza Horizon 5 leads on 0 checks, Red Dead Redemption 2 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Forza Horizon 5 is the better fit for racing fans who want open-world multiplayer. Red Dead Redemption 2 is the better fit for players seeking a story-rich western adventure.
- Forza Horizon 5 fits best
Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer
- Red Dead Redemption 2 fits best
Players seeking a story-rich western adventure
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Side by side
| Feature | Forza Horizon 5 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Red Dead Redemption 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Console Games | #8 in Console Games |
| Best for | Racing fans who want open-world multiplayer | Players seeking a story-rich western adventure |
| 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 · Red Dead Redemption 2 0/2 | ||
| Online co-op | Not published | Not published |
| Cross-play | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Console platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Genre | Action | Action |
| Play modes | Not published | Not published |
| ESRB rating | Not published | Not published |
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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 → |
Set in America in 1899, Red Dead Redemption 2 follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang through a story of survival, loyalty and conflict after a robbery goes wrong. Its PC edition pairs Story Mode with Red Dead Online, giving… 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
Red Dead Redemption 2 — where it wins
- Story Mode follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang.
- Red Dead Online supports solo play or forming a posse.
- Online roles include Bounty Hunter, Trader, Collector, Moonshiner and Naturalist.
Where it doesn't
- The standard edition costs $59.99 one time.
- The Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 one time.
- The listed PC edition supports Windows, not other platforms.
- Forza Horizon 59.0/10 · Paid
A paid open-world racer built around multiplayer, customization, and player-made events.
Visit XboxFull verdict → - Red Dead Redemption 28.7/10 · From $59.99
A story-led western with a separate online world and a $59.99 one-time entry price.
Visit Rockstar GamesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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