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Forza Horizon 5 vs Drift Legends 2

Forza Horizon 5 and Drift Legends 2 both land in Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam. Forza Horizon 5 (2021) is 4 years older than Drift Legends 2 (2025). Forza Horizon 5 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than Drift Legends 2 (74.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Forza Horizon 5

Choose Forza Horizon 5 if you want an Adventure game with HDR available. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.6% positive across 90,035 reviews.

Choose Drift Legends 2

Choose Drift Legends 2 if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Drift Legends 2 launched in 2025.

Both Forza Horizon 5 and Drift Legends 2 sit in Action, Sports, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Forza Horizon 5 vs Drift Legends 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Forza Horizon 5 — Steam game coverForza Horizon 5Drift Legends 2 — Steam game coverDrift Legends 2
Released20212025
GenresAction, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, RacingAction, Sports, Simulation, Free To Play, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price59.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews88.6% positive (90,035 reviews)74.6% positive (500 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersPlayground GamesBlack Fox Entertainment

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Forza Horizon 5 vs Drift Legends 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Forza Horizon 5 or Drift Legends 2?
On Steam reviews Forza Horizon 5 scores higher (88.6% positive) than Drift Legends 2 (74.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Forza Horizon 5 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Forza Horizon 5 or Drift Legends 2 first?
If you want chronology, Forza Horizon 5 (2021) came out before Drift Legends 2 (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Forza Horizon 5 and Drift Legends 2 similar?
They overlap on Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Do both Forza Horizon 5 and Drift Legends 2 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Forza Horizon 5 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Drift Legends 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Drift Legends 2 free?
Yes — Drift Legends 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. Forza Horizon 5 is paid (59.99 USD).
Forza Horizon 5 vs Drift Legends 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run