Choose DIRT 5
Choose DIRT 5 if you want an Action, Sports, and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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 Obstacle Overdrive
DIRT 5 and Obstacle Overdrive both land in 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 Casual, Racing on Steam. DIRT 5 (2020) is 6 years older than Obstacle Overdrive (2026). Obstacle Overdrive scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DIRT 5 (56.5% 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 Obstacle Overdrive
Choose Obstacle Overdrive if you want an Indie and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Obstacle Overdrive launched in 2026.
Both DIRT 5 and Obstacle Overdrive sit in Casual and Racing 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 |  Obstacle Overdrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 13.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.5% positive (1,504 reviews) | 100% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Codemasters | Arcane Ermine |
Side by side
- Both share Casual, Racing on Steam.
- DIRT 5 (2020) is 6 years older than Obstacle Overdrive (2026).
- Obstacle Overdrive scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DIRT 5 (56.5% positive).
- Obstacle Overdrive is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than DIRT 5 (13.49 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- DIRT 5 has co-op; Obstacle Overdrive does not.
- DIRT 5 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Obstacle Overdrive has no Deck rating yet.
DIRT 5 vs Obstacle Overdrive — FAQ
- Should I play DIRT 5 or Obstacle Overdrive first?
- If you want chronology, DIRT 5 (2020) came out before Obstacle Overdrive (2026). 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 Obstacle Overdrive similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Obstacle Overdrive have multiplayer like DIRT 5?
- No. DIRT 5 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Obstacle Overdrive is listed as single-player only.
- Does DIRT 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DIRT 5 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Obstacle Overdrive doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.