Assetto Corsa Competizione vs iRacing
Assetto Corsa Competizione is an open-world racing game from Kunos Simulazioni (2019) while iRacing is a mmorpg racing game from iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations (2015).
Quick answer: Assetto Corsa Competizione rates higher, 8.0 to 7.3 on the GamingPickz Score, and iRacing is the cheaper at $11.59.
What each one is
Assetto Corsa Competizione is filed under Open-World and Racing. In contrast, iRacing under Mmorpg and Racing.
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen.
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At a glance
| Assetto Corsa Competizione | iRacing | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (93%, 48,018) | Very Positive (85%, 7,628) |
| Critic aggregate | 77/100 | 79/100 |
| Price | $39.99 | $11.59 |
| Install size | 50 GB | 25 GB |
| Steam Deck | playable | Untested |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Developer | Kunos Simulazioni | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Assetto Corsa Competizione vs iRacing, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Assetto Corsa CompetizioneOpen-world racing gameiRacingMmorpg racing gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Assetto Corsa CompetizioneRacing, Automobile Sim, SimulationiRacingRacing, Automobile Sim, SimulationThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Assetto Corsa Competizione ✓Score 8.0 · 93% on Steam · 77 criticiRacingScore 7.3 · 85% on Steam · 79 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Assetto Corsa Competizione48,018 reviews · 9 add-ons · 50 GBiRacing7,628 reviews · 25 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Assetto Corsa Competizione$39.99iRacing ✓$11.59Read live from Steam and subject to change.
Across the rounds a number can settle, it is level at 1 each. Which one is "better" is the part no figure decides, so we leave it to what you want from the two.
The two on the grid
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2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Assetto Corsa Competizione (GamingPickz Score 8.0)
- The cheaper right now: iRacing ($11.59)
- Lighter on storage: iRacing (25 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Assetto Corsa Competizione (48,018 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
RacingAutomobile SimSimulationVRMultiplayerDrivingRealisticSports
Where they differ
Open WorldOnline Co-OpCompetitiveEarly AccessAtmosphericModdable
Massively MultiplayerAction
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Assetto Corsa Competizione is demanding, for players who want a challenge. iRacing is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| Assetto Corsa Competizione | iRacing | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | GeForce GTX 750 4GB | — |
| Minimum CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 | — |
| Minimum RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Install size | 50 GB | 25 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Assetto Corsa Competizione · iRacing.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Assetto Corsa Competizione and 1 for iRacing. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Assetto Corsa Competizione and iRacing in scope?
Assetto Corsa Competizione has drawn 48,018 Steam reviews, ships 9 add-ons and installs in 50 GB. IRacing has drawn 7,628 Steam reviews and installs in 25 GB.
Is Assetto Corsa Competizione or iRacing better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Assetto Corsa Competizione rates higher (8.0 to 7.3). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Assetto Corsa Competizione or iRacing?
iRacing is cheaper right now at $11.59, against $39.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Should I get Assetto Corsa Competizione or iRacing?
Assetto Corsa Competizione rates higher, 8.0 to 7.3 on the GamingPickz Score, and iRacing is the cheaper at $11.59. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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