Choose Mini Motor Racing X
Choose Mini Motor Racing X if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mini Motor Racing X launched in 2020.
Mini Motor Racing X vs Smells Like Burnt Rubber
Mini Motor Racing X and Smells Like Burnt Rubber 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. Mini Motor Racing X (2020) is 3 years older than Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023). Smells Like Burnt Rubber scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Mini Motor Racing X (86.5% 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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber
Choose Smells Like Burnt Rubber if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smells Like Burnt Rubber launched in 2023.
Both Mini Motor Racing X and Smells Like Burnt Rubber sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Mini Motor Racing X |  Smells Like Burnt Rubber | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (141 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | The Binary Mill | Super Laser Freunde |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Mini Motor Racing X (2020) is 3 years older than Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023).
- Smells Like Burnt Rubber scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Mini Motor Racing X (86.5% positive).
- Smells Like Burnt Rubber is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mini Motor Racing X (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Mini Motor Racing X is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Smells Like Burnt Rubber has no Deck rating yet.
Mini Motor Racing X vs Smells Like Burnt Rubber — FAQ
- Should I play Mini Motor Racing X or Smells Like Burnt Rubber first?
- If you want chronology, Mini Motor Racing X (2020) came out before Smells Like Burnt Rubber (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 Mini Motor Racing X and Smells Like Burnt Rubber 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.
- Do both Mini Motor Racing X and Smells Like Burnt Rubber have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mini Motor Racing X ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Smells Like Burnt Rubber ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Mini Motor Racing X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mini Motor Racing X is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Smells Like Burnt Rubber doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.