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MX vs ATV Legends vs Race Project

MX vs ATV Legends and Race Project both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Race Project (2021) is 1 year older than MX vs ATV Legends (2022). Race Project is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than MX vs ATV Legends (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 MX vs ATV Legends

Choose MX vs ATV Legends if you want a Sports game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,708 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Race Project

Choose Race Project if you want an Early Access game with LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Race Project launched in 2021.

Both MX vs ATV Legends and Race Project sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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

MX vs ATV Legends vs Race Project — Steam metadata comparison
MX vs ATV Legends — Steam game coverMX vs ATV LegendsRace Project — Steam game coverRace Project
Released20222021
GenresSports, RacingEarly Access, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews79.2% positive (2,708 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersRainbow StudiosBearded Monkeys

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MX vs ATV Legends vs Race Project — FAQ

Should I play MX vs ATV Legends or Race Project first?
If you want chronology, Race Project (2021) came out before MX vs ATV Legends (2022). 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 MX vs ATV Legends and Race Project similar?
They overlap on 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 MX vs ATV Legends run on Steam Deck?
Yes — MX vs ATV Legends is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Race Project doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
MX vs ATV Legends vs Race Project — Verdict (2026) · imho.run