Choose Barely Racing
Choose Barely Racing if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Barely Racing launched in 2023.
Barely Racing vs NeoSprint
Barely Racing and NeoSprint both land in 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 Casual, Racing on Steam. Barely Racing (2023) is 1 year older than NeoSprint (2024). Barely Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than NeoSprint (73.9% 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 NeoSprint
Choose NeoSprint if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. NeoSprint launched in 2024.
Both Barely Racing and NeoSprint sit in Casual 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
 Barely Racing |  NeoSprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Casual, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Fragile Software | Headless Chicken Games |
Side by side
- Both share Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Barely Racing (2023) is 1 year older than NeoSprint (2024).
- Barely Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than NeoSprint (73.9% positive).
- Barely Racing is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than NeoSprint (8.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Barely Racing vs NeoSprint — FAQ
- Should I play Barely Racing or NeoSprint first?
- If you want chronology, Barely Racing (2023) came out before NeoSprint (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 Barely Racing and NeoSprint similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Barely Racing and NeoSprint 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.