Choose DIRT 5
Choose DIRT 5 if you want an 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 GAP OR DIE
DIRT 5 and GAP OR DIE both land in Action, Sports, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. DIRT 5 (2020) is 6 years older than GAP OR DIE (2026). DIRT 5 has co-op; GAP OR DIE does not. 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 GAP OR DIE
Choose GAP OR DIE if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GAP OR DIE launched in 2026.
Both DIRT 5 and GAP OR DIE sit in Action, Sports, and Casual 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 |  GAP OR DIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 56.5% positive (1,504 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Codemasters | msswkd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- DIRT 5 (2020) is 6 years older than GAP OR DIE (2026).
- DIRT 5 has co-op; GAP OR DIE does not.
- DIRT 5 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GAP OR DIE has no Deck rating yet.
DIRT 5 vs GAP OR DIE — FAQ
- Should I play DIRT 5 or GAP OR DIE first?
- If you want chronology, DIRT 5 (2020) came out before GAP OR DIE (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 GAP OR DIE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Casual 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 GAP OR DIE have multiplayer like DIRT 5?
- No. DIRT 5 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while GAP OR DIE is listed as single-player only.
- Does DIRT 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DIRT 5 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GAP OR DIE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.