Choose RiMS Racing
Choose RiMS Racing if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RiMS Racing launched in 2021.
RiMS Racing vs Hot Lap Racing
RiMS Racing and Hot Lap Racing 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. RiMS Racing (2021) is 3 years older than Hot Lap Racing (2024). RiMS Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (67.6% positive) than Hot Lap Racing (65.2% 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 Lap Racing
Choose Hot Lap Racing if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hot Lap Racing launched in 2024.
Both RiMS Racing and Hot Lap Racing 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
 RiMS Racing |  Hot Lap Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.6% positive (176 reviews) | 65.2% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Nacon Studio Milan | Zero Games Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- RiMS Racing (2021) is 3 years older than Hot Lap Racing (2024).
- RiMS Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (67.6% positive) than Hot Lap Racing (65.2% positive).
- Hot Lap Racing is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than RiMS Racing (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: RiMS Racing is Deck Unsupported, Hot Lap Racing is Deck Playable.
RiMS Racing vs Hot Lap Racing — FAQ
- Should I play RiMS Racing or Hot Lap Racing first?
- If you want chronology, RiMS Racing (2021) came out before Hot Lap Racing (2024). 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 RiMS Racing and Hot Lap Racing 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.