Need for Speed™ vs Need for Speed™ Rivals
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Need for Speed™ Rivals
+13
rating points
More player ratings
Need for Speed™ Rivals
264 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRacing
Themes
ActionOpen world
Features
ea appgame critics awardscrime
Key Differences
Perspective
Need for Speed™
-Need for Speed™ Rivals
First person
Genres
Need for Speed™
ArcadeSimulator
Need for Speed™ Rivals
-Features
Need for Speed™
enforced speeding lawscar accidentcar chasefranchise rebootloot boxes
Need for Speed™ Rivals
drop-in drop-outgamescom 2013qr codesrivalrymotion blur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Need for Speed™ | Need for Speed™ Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2015 | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Rating | 61/100 (257 ratings) | 74/100 (264 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureArcadeRacingSimulator | AdventureRacing |
| Themes | ActionOpen world | ActionOpen world |
| Features | enforced speeding lawscar accidentcar chasefranchise rebootloot boxesoff-road racingdead multiplayerea appgame critics awardslicensed carsrevengestreet racingvehicle customizationday/night cyclefull motion video | drop-in drop-outgamescom 2013qr codesrivalryea appgame critics awardsmotion blurcrimeonline |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Need for Speed™ and Need for Speed™ Rivals have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Third person, Adventure, Racing.
Need for Speed™ stands out for Arcade, Simulator, enforced speeding laws, car accident, while Need for Speed™ Rivals stands out for First person, drop-in drop-out, gamescom 2013, qr codes.
Need for Speed™ Rivals has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.