Play it if
You want variety, curated content and a racer that runs well on Steam Deck.
Skip it if
You care most about precise handling and an offline game.
Fact sheet
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Online play
- Yes
- Cross-play
- No
- Solo
- Needs an online connection
- Difficulty
- Fair
- Typical playtime
- ~40 hours
- Steam Deck
- Verified
1The pitch
Motorfest turns the island into a festival with curated Playlists. Each one is a short guided tour of a car culture, with its own events and presentation.
2How it plays
Handling is lighter and more forgiving than Forza, and you can switch between car, boat and plane at any time. Grand Races mix all three into long multi-vehicle events for many players.
3Where it beats its rival
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.
4Look & sound
Hawaii looks bright and colourful, with sunsets and volcano roads that are a pleasure to cruise. The music fits each Playlist.
5Setup & value
It lists at $59.99 on Steam and runs on Windows. It requires an online connection. Steam lists it as Verified on Steam Deck, which is a real advantage over its rival.
Best bits
- Themed Playlists are a great idea
- Cars, boats and planes
- Verified on Steam Deck
Watch out
- Handling is less refined
- Always online
Score sheet
- Depth 25%
- 84
- Feel 25%
- 86
- Easy to start 15%
- 90
- Replay 20%
- 82
- Value 15%
- 78
84 × 25% + 86 × 25% + 90 × 15% + 82 × 20% + 78 × 15% = 84.10 → 84
The judges' verdict
Verdict
“The Crew Motorfest is a colourful, generous racing festival. It loses the handling contest to Forza, but wins on variety and portability.”
By the Bet Compare Guide editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
