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Crazy Wheels vs Phantom Spark

Crazy Wheels and Phantom Spark 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. Crazy Wheels (2022) is 2 years older than Phantom Spark (2024). Crazy Wheels is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Phantom Spark (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Crazy Wheels

Choose Crazy Wheels if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crazy Wheels launched in 2022.

Choose Phantom Spark

Choose Phantom Spark if you want a Sports and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Phantom Spark launched in 2024.

Both Crazy Wheels and Phantom Spark sit in Indie and 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

Crazy Wheels vs Phantom Spark — Steam metadata comparison
Crazy Wheels — Steam game coverCrazy WheelsPhantom Spark — Steam game coverPhantom Spark
Released20222024
GenresIndie, RacingSports, Indie, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews96% positive (177 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersKymera GamesGhosts

Side by side

Crazy Wheels vs Phantom Spark — FAQ

Should I play Crazy Wheels or Phantom Spark first?
If you want chronology, Crazy Wheels (2022) came out before Phantom Spark (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 Crazy Wheels and Phantom Spark 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.
Crazy Wheels vs Phantom Spark — Verdict (2026) · imho.run