Choose ALTF4
Choose ALTF4 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,426 Steam reviews back the pick.
ALTF4 vs ALTF42
ALTF4 and ALTF42 both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. ALTF4 (2021) is 3 years older than ALTF42 (2024). ALTF4 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than ALTF42 (80.5% 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 ALTF42
Choose ALTF42 if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ALTF42 launched in 2024.
Both ALTF4 and ALTF42 sit in Action, Indie, 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
 ALTF4 |  ALTF42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (1,426 reviews) | 80.5% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | PUMPKIM | PUMPKIM |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ALTF4 (2021) is 3 years older than ALTF42 (2024).
- ALTF4 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than ALTF42 (80.5% positive).
- ALTF4 is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than ALTF42 (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ALTF4 is Deck Verified, ALTF42 is Deck Unsupported.
ALTF4 vs ALTF42 — FAQ
- Should I play ALTF4 or ALTF42 first?
- If you want chronology, ALTF4 (2021) came out before ALTF42 (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 ALTF4 and ALTF42 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 ALTF42 have multiplayer like ALTF4?
- No. ALTF4 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ALTF42 is listed as single-player only.