Choose NERVE
Choose NERVE if you want an Action and Racing experience. NERVE launched in 2021.
NERVE vs Roundabout 3
NERVE and Roundabout 3 both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Roundabout 3 (2020) is 1 year older than NERVE (2021). Roundabout 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than NERVE (87.1% 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 Roundabout 3
Choose Roundabout 3 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roundabout 3 launched in 2020.
Both NERVE and Roundabout 3 sit in Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 NERVE |  Roundabout 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (31 reviews) | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gunfish Games | Bryce Summer |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Roundabout 3 (2020) is 1 year older than NERVE (2021).
- Roundabout 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than NERVE (87.1% positive).
- Roundabout 3 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than NERVE (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
NERVE vs Roundabout 3 — FAQ
- Should I play NERVE or Roundabout 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Roundabout 3 (2020) came out before NERVE (2021). 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 NERVE and Roundabout 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.