Choose Race Maniacs
Choose Race Maniacs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Race Maniacs launched in 2020.
Race Maniacs vs Dust Devil
Race Maniacs and Dust Devil both land in Indie, Casual, 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, Casual, Racing on Steam. Race Maniacs (2020) is 3 years older than Dust Devil (2023). Dust Devil is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Race Maniacs (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Dust Devil
Choose Dust Devil if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dust Devil launched in 2023.
Both Race Maniacs and Dust Devil sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing 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
 Race Maniacs |  Dust Devil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JooGray videogames | Toster12D3, Wolfus, ErCh |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Race Maniacs (2020) is 3 years older than Dust Devil (2023).
- Dust Devil is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Race Maniacs (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Race Maniacs vs Dust Devil — FAQ
- Should I play Race Maniacs or Dust Devil first?
- If you want chronology, Race Maniacs (2020) came out before Dust Devil (2023). 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 Race Maniacs and Dust Devil similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, 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.