Choose Formula Retro Racing
Choose Formula Retro Racing if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Formula Retro Racing launched in 2020.
Formula Retro Racing vs Mach1
Formula Retro Racing and Mach1 both land in 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Formula Retro Racing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mach1 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Mach1
Choose Mach1 if you want an Action game with Gamepad Recommended.
Both Formula Retro Racing and Mach1 sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Formula Retro Racing |  Mach1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.8% positive (65 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Repixel8 | Transmission Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Formula Retro Racing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mach1 has no Deck rating yet.
Formula Retro Racing vs Mach1 — FAQ
- Are Formula Retro Racing and Mach1 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Formula Retro Racing run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Formula Retro Racing is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mach1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.