Rematch I · Open-world racing
Forza Horizon 5 vs The Crew Motorfest
The two big open-world racing festivals on Steam. One has the best handling in the genre, the other mixes cars, boats and planes on Hawaii.
3 : 2 Winner: Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 91
You want the best all-round open-world racing game on PC.
3
West
The Crew Motorfest 84
You want variety, curated content and a racer that runs well on Steam Deck.
2
Five rounds
- Round 1HandlingForza Horizon 5Forza's handling is more precise and more adjustable.
- Round 2VarietyThe Crew MotorfestMotorfest adds boats and planes and themed Playlists.
- Round 3WorldForza Horizon 5Mexico has more varied roads and terrain.
- Round 4Steam DeckThe Crew MotorfestMotorfest is Verified, Forza is Playable.
- Round 5Offline playForza Horizon 5Motorfest always needs a connection.
Tale of the tape
| Compare | Forza Horizon 5 | The Crew Motorfest |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rank | Yokozuna | Sekiwake |
| Price | $59.99 | $59.99 |
| Players | 1–12 players | 1–4 players |
| Difficulty | Fair | Fair |
| Typical playtime | ~60 h | ~40 h |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Verified |
| Systems | Windows | Windows |
| Released | 8 Nov 2021 | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Depth | 90 | 84 |
| Feel | 94 | 86 |
| Easy to start | 92 | 90 |
| Replay | 90 | 82 |
| Value | 86 | 78 |
Pick Forza Horizon 5 if
You want the best all-round open-world racing game on PC.
Against The Crew Motorfest it wins on handling, map design and the sheer size of its car list. It is the better choice if you love driving itself rather than tours and themes.
Full review →Pick The Crew Motorfest if
You want variety, curated content and a racer that runs well on Steam Deck.
Against Forza Horizon 5 it wins on variety of vehicles and on its themed Playlists, which give newcomers a clear path. It is the better pick if you like guided content and mixing cars with boats and planes.
Full review →Our call. Forza Horizon 5 wins 3 rounds to 2. Pick Motorfest if you play on Steam Deck or want curated, themed content.
Updated 20 Oct 2026. Prices are US Steam list prices. Rounds are editorial judgements; scores follow our method.
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