Choose RIDE 5
Choose RIDE 5 if you want a Sports game with Online PvP. 1,327 Steam reviews back the pick.
RIDE 5 vs Lock n Drop Bracket Racing
RIDE 5 and Lock n Drop Bracket Racing both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Racing on Steam. RIDE 5 (2023) is 1 year older than Lock n Drop Bracket Racing (2024). Lock n Drop Bracket Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than RIDE 5 (79.1% 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 Lock n Drop Bracket Racing
Choose Lock n Drop Bracket Racing if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lock n Drop Bracket Racing launched in 2024.
Both RIDE 5 and Lock n Drop Bracket Racing sit in Simulation 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
 RIDE 5 |  Lock n Drop Bracket Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Racing | Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (1,327 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Milestone S.r.l. | Troy Stafford |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- RIDE 5 (2023) is 1 year older than Lock n Drop Bracket Racing (2024).
- Lock n Drop Bracket Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than RIDE 5 (79.1% positive).
- Lock n Drop Bracket Racing is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than RIDE 5 (19.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- RIDE 5 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lock n Drop Bracket Racing has no Deck rating yet.
RIDE 5 vs Lock n Drop Bracket Racing — FAQ
- Should I play RIDE 5 or Lock n Drop Bracket Racing first?
- If you want chronology, RIDE 5 (2023) came out before Lock n Drop Bracket Racing (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 RIDE 5 and Lock n Drop Bracket Racing similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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 RIDE 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RIDE 5 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lock n Drop Bracket Racing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.