Choose DIRT 5
Choose DIRT 5 if you want an Action and Adventure game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. 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 ForRace GT2D
DIRT 5 and ForRace GT2D both land in Sports, Casual, Racing 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 Sports, Casual, Racing on Steam. DIRT 5 (2020) is 3 years older than ForRace GT2D (2023). ForRace GT2D is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than DIRT 5 (3.99 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 ForRace GT2D
Choose ForRace GT2D if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. ForRace GT2D launched in 2023.
Both DIRT 5 and ForRace GT2D sit in Sports, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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 |  ForRace GT2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.5% positive (1,504 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Codemasters | Kanuni Games OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA Ticaret Limited Sirketi |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- DIRT 5 (2020) is 3 years older than ForRace GT2D (2023).
- ForRace GT2D is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than DIRT 5 (3.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- DIRT 5 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ForRace GT2D has no Deck rating yet.
DIRT 5 vs ForRace GT2D — FAQ
- Should I play DIRT 5 or ForRace GT2D first?
- If you want chronology, DIRT 5 (2020) came out before ForRace GT2D (2023). 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 ForRace GT2D similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Casual, Racing 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.
- Do both DIRT 5 and ForRace GT2D have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DIRT 5 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; ForRace GT2D ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does DIRT 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DIRT 5 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ForRace GT2D doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.