Choose 80's OVERDRIVE
Choose 80's OVERDRIVE if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 80's OVERDRIVE launched in 2020.
80's OVERDRIVE vs Pretend Cars Racing 2
80's OVERDRIVE and Pretend Cars Racing 2 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. 80's OVERDRIVE (2020) is 6 years older than Pretend Cars Racing 2 (2026). Pretend Cars Racing 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% 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 Pretend Cars Racing 2
Choose Pretend Cars Racing 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pretend Cars Racing 2 launched in 2026.
Both 80's OVERDRIVE and Pretend Cars Racing 2 sit in 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 |  Pretend Cars Racing 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (225 reviews) | 94.1% positive (51 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Insane Code | Patricio Marin |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- 80's OVERDRIVE (2020) is 6 years older than Pretend Cars Racing 2 (2026).
- Pretend Cars Racing 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than 80's OVERDRIVE (70.7% positive).
- Pretend Cars Racing 2 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than 80's OVERDRIVE (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: 80's OVERDRIVE is Deck Verified, Pretend Cars Racing 2 is Deck Playable.
80's OVERDRIVE vs Pretend Cars Racing 2 — FAQ
- Should I play 80's OVERDRIVE or Pretend Cars Racing 2 first?
- If you want chronology, 80's OVERDRIVE (2020) came out before Pretend Cars Racing 2 (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 80's OVERDRIVE and Pretend Cars Racing 2 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.
- Does 80's OVERDRIVE have multiplayer like Pretend Cars Racing 2?
- No. Pretend Cars Racing 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while 80's OVERDRIVE is listed as single-player only.