Play it if
You want the best all-round open-world racing game on PC.
Skip it if
You want strict simulation or a story-driven racer.
Fact sheet
- Players
- 1–12 players
- Online play
- Yes
- Cross-play
- Yes
- Solo
- Full career and events offline-friendly
- Difficulty
- Fair
- Typical playtime
- ~60 hours
- Steam Deck
- Playable
1The pitch
You join the Horizon festival in Mexico and unlock a growing list of events: street races, cross-country runs, stunts and showcase races. Seasonal playlists change the map every week.
2How it plays
Handling sits between arcade and simulation, with assists you can turn on or off one by one. Cars feel distinct, and the map is built to be fun at any speed. Progress comes fast and rewards are generous.
3Where it beats its rival
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.
4Look & sound
Weather, seasons and lighting are still among the best on PC. Engine sounds and radio stations make every drive feel lively.
5Setup & value
It lists at $59.99 on Steam, runs on Windows and supports cross-platform play with Xbox. Steam lists it as Playable on Steam Deck.
Best bits
- Superb, adjustable handling
- Huge, varied map
- Weekly seasons keep it fresh
- Cross-play with Xbox
Watch out
- Can feel repetitive after many hours
- Expansion-heavy store
Score sheet
- Depth 25%
- 90
- Feel 25%
- 94
- Easy to start 15%
- 92
- Replay 20%
- 90
- Value 15%
- 86
90 × 25% + 94 × 25% + 92 × 15% + 90 × 20% + 86 × 15% = 90.70 → 91
The judges' verdict
Verdict
“Forza Horizon 5 is still the open-world racer to beat. It is easy to start, deep to master and endlessly replayable.”
By the Bet Compare Guide editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
