Choose 80's OVERDRIVE
Choose 80's OVERDRIVE if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 80's OVERDRIVE launched in 2020.
80's OVERDRIVE vs Nightrunner
80's OVERDRIVE and Nightrunner 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. 80's OVERDRIVE (2020) is 4 years older than Nightrunner (2024). Nightrunner scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 80's OVERDRIVE (70.7% 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 Nightrunner
Choose Nightrunner if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nightrunner launched in 2024.
Both 80's OVERDRIVE and Nightrunner sit in Indie 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
 80's OVERDRIVE |  Nightrunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (225 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Insane Code | Planetary Gears |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- 80's OVERDRIVE (2020) is 4 years older than Nightrunner (2024).
- Nightrunner scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 80's OVERDRIVE (70.7% positive).
- Nightrunner is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than 80's OVERDRIVE (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- 80's OVERDRIVE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nightrunner has no Deck rating yet.
80's OVERDRIVE vs Nightrunner — FAQ
- Should I play 80's OVERDRIVE or Nightrunner first?
- If you want chronology, 80's OVERDRIVE (2020) came out before Nightrunner (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 80's OVERDRIVE and Nightrunner 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.
- Does 80's OVERDRIVE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 80's OVERDRIVE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nightrunner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.