Choose HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™
Choose HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,956 Steam reviews back the pick.
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ vs HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ and HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush 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. HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ (2021) is 5 years older than HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush (2026). HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush (67.8% 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 HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush
Choose HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush launched in 2026.
Both HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ and HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ |  HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (2,956 reviews) | 67.8% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Milestone S.r.l. | Milestone S.r.l. |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ (2021) is 5 years older than HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush (2026).
- HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush (67.8% positive).
- HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ vs HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush — FAQ
- Should I play HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ or HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush first?
- If you want chronology, HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ (2021) came out before HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush (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 HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ and HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush 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.
- Do HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ and HOT WHEELS™ Infinite Rush both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.