Choose Trackmaster
Choose Trackmaster if you want the Steam Leaderboards and HDR available side of the pairing. Trackmaster launched in 2020.
Trackmaster vs Mad Metal
Trackmaster and Mad Metal both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Racing on Steam. Trackmaster (2020) is 6 years older than Mad Metal (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Mad Metal
Choose Mad Metal if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mad Metal launched in 2026.
Both Trackmaster and Mad Metal sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Trackmaster |  Mad Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Master Technologies | Mad Mechs Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Trackmaster (2020) is 6 years older than Mad Metal (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Trackmaster vs Mad Metal — FAQ
- Should I play Trackmaster or Mad Metal first?
- If you want chronology, Trackmaster (2020) came out before Mad Metal (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 Trackmaster and Mad Metal similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Trackmaster and Mad Metal have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Trackmaster ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Mad Metal ships Online Co-op, Co-op.