Choose F1® Manager 2022
Choose F1® Manager 2022 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,427 Steam reviews back the pick.
F1® Manager 2022 vs Alarm112: Fire Unit
F1® Manager 2022 and Alarm112: Fire Unit both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. F1® Manager 2022 (2022) is 4 years older than Alarm112: Fire Unit (2026). Alarm112: Fire Unit scores higher on Steam reviews (70.8% positive) than F1® Manager 2022 (66.3% 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 Alarm112: Fire Unit
Choose Alarm112: Fire Unit if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alarm112: Fire Unit launched in 2026.
Both F1® Manager 2022 and Alarm112: Fire Unit sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 F1® Manager 2022 |  Alarm112: Fire Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.3% positive (3,427 reviews) | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frontier Developments | Control Room Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- F1® Manager 2022 (2022) is 4 years older than Alarm112: Fire Unit (2026).
- Alarm112: Fire Unit scores higher on Steam reviews (70.8% positive) than F1® Manager 2022 (66.3% positive).
- F1® Manager 2022 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alarm112: Fire Unit has no Deck rating yet.
F1® Manager 2022 vs Alarm112: Fire Unit — FAQ
- Should I play F1® Manager 2022 or Alarm112: Fire Unit first?
- If you want chronology, F1® Manager 2022 (2022) came out before Alarm112: Fire Unit (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 F1® Manager 2022 and Alarm112: Fire Unit similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 F1® Manager 2022 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — F1® Manager 2022 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Alarm112: Fire Unit doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.