Choose DIRT 5
Choose DIRT 5 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,504 Steam reviews back the pick.
DIRT 5 vs Autos
DIRT 5 and Autos both land in Action, Sports, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. DIRT 5 (2020) is 4 years older than Autos (2024). Autos is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DIRT 5 (5.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD). 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 Autos
Choose Autos if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Autos launched in 2024.
Both DIRT 5 and Autos sit in Action, Sports, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 DIRT 5 |  Autos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.5% positive (1,504 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Codemasters | Leedo Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Adventure on Steam.
- DIRT 5 (2020) is 4 years older than Autos (2024).
- Autos is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DIRT 5 (5.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- DIRT 5 has co-op; Autos does not.
- DIRT 5 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Autos has no Deck rating yet.
DIRT 5 vs Autos — FAQ
- Should I play DIRT 5 or Autos first?
- If you want chronology, DIRT 5 (2020) came out before Autos (2024). 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 DIRT 5 and Autos similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Adventure 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.
- Does Autos have multiplayer like DIRT 5?
- No. DIRT 5 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Autos is listed as single-player only.
- Does DIRT 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DIRT 5 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Autos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.