Forza Horizon 6 vs Mario Kart World
One sells a new map at full price with server risks; the other bets on 24-player chaos and free roam at a higher cost.
Updated 8d ago
The Japan map and its spec-racing criteria are the whole pitch — skip unless a new map alone justifies full price, and budget for weekly server disconnects.
Worth grabbing at Switch 2 launch only if 24-player chaos and free roam are your draw — otherwise, wait for $60.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 8.
| Measure | Forza Horizon 6 | Mario Kart World |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $59.28 −15% · PlayerLand | $79.99 eShop |
| All-time low | $59.49 | — |
| Cost / hour | $2.20/hr $59.28 · 27 h main story | — |
| Off its low | At its low low was Aug 2026 | — |
| Main story | 27 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 82% 99k reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | 70% 4k votes · vs 82% lifetime · souring | — |
| Metacritic user score | — | 7.0/10 3,718 ratings |
| Peak players | 43,816 Aug 2026 · ↓ 31% MoM | — No PC release |
| Launch peak | 15% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 301,394 May 2026 | — |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 weeks ago | 2 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 2+ in last 90 days, at minimum | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | — |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Forza Horizon 6
The Japan map's authenticity and the spec-racing criteria keep 200+ hour veterans coming back, along with the polished handling model.
Weekly server disconnects and cloud sync lockouts are the recurring friction, with high-hour players also flagging the Horizon Online ramming culture.
from our August 2026 verdict
Mario Kart World
The 24-player chaos and knockout mode are the fresh draws, with free roam a fun but shallow extra.
The free-roam world feels empty, and the price tag sits badly with content that seems thin.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Forza Horizon 6 if
- You've already 100%'d FH4 and FH5 and want a new map.
- You love Japan-set open worlds and street racing culture.
- You play co-op and want solid PvP and drift meets.
Pick Mario Kart World if
- You want a Switch 2 showcase with 24-player races and a free-roam hub.
- You've wished Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had more chaos and less polish.
- You love knocking out rivals in the new elimination mode.
Bottom line
Pick Forza Horizon 6 if a fresh Japan map justifies full price despite server disconnects and a 15% player retention; pick Mario Kart World if 24-player chaos and free roam outweigh the $80 cost and rubber-banding.