Forza Horizon 6 vs Mario Kart World
Japan's open roads versus Switch 2's party chaos — one rewards exploration, the other rewards elimination.
Updated 10d 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 Aug 23; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 23.
| Measure | Forza Horizon 6 | Mario Kart World |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $59.49 −15% · Microsoft Store | $79.99 eShop |
| All-time low | $59.49 | — |
| Cost / hour | $2.20/hr $59.49 · 27 h main story | — |
| Off its low | At its low low was Aug 2026 | — |
| Main story | 27 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 83% 95k reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | 73% 4k votes · vs 83% lifetime · souring | — |
| Peak players | 63,652 Jul 2026 · ↓ 65% MoM | — No PC release |
| Launch peak | 21% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 301,394 May 2026 | — |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | yesterday | 8 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 4+ in last 90 days, at minimum | 1 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 exhausted Forza Horizon 4 and 5 and want a new map
- You love Japan-set open worlds and street racing culture
- You play on PC and can tolerate weekly server disconnects
Pick Mario Kart World if
- You own a Switch 2 and want a flagship that shows it off
- You miss Mario Kart 8 Deluxe but want 24 racers and elimination modes
- You prefer exploring courses over perfecting a racing line
Bottom line
Forza Horizon 6 is for Horizon veterans craving a new map, but its server issues and premium price hurt; Mario Kart World is the better value for Switch 2 owners who want fresh multiplayer chaos.