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Scoot vs Project Hover

Scoot and Project Hover both land in Sports, Simulation, Early Access 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 Sports, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Scoot (2020) is 4 years older than Project Hover (2024). Scoot scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Project Hover (85.7% 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 Scoot

Choose Scoot if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Scoot launched in 2020.

Choose Project Hover

Choose Project Hover if you want a Racing game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project Hover launched in 2024.

Both Scoot and Project Hover sit in Sports, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Scoot vs Project Hover — Steam metadata comparison
Scoot — Steam game coverScootProject Hover — Steam game coverProject Hover
Released20202024
GenresSports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early AccessSports, Simulation, Early Access, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price12.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews90.4% positive (862 reviews)85.7% positive (14 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSeafront GamesUlysses Graphics

Side by side

Scoot vs Project Hover — FAQ

Should I play Scoot or Project Hover first?
If you want chronology, Scoot (2020) came out before Project Hover (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 Scoot and Project Hover similar?
They overlap on Sports, Simulation, Early Access 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 both Scoot and Project Hover have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Scoot ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Project Hover ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Scoot run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scoot is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Project Hover doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Scoot vs Project Hover — Verdict (2026) · imho.run