Choose Outmode
Choose Outmode if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. Outmode launched in 2022.
Outmode vs Smash N' Crash
Outmode and Smash N' Crash both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Outmode (2022) is 3 years older than Smash N' Crash (2025). Smash N' Crash is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Outmode (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Smash N' Crash
Choose Smash N' Crash if you want an Action, Adventure, and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Stereo Sound, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smash N' Crash launched in 2025.
Both Outmode and Smash N' Crash sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Outmode |  Smash N' Crash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rockateer | NullReferenceException |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Outmode (2022) is 3 years older than Smash N' Crash (2025).
- Smash N' Crash is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Outmode (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Smash N' Crash has co-op; Outmode does not.
Outmode vs Smash N' Crash — FAQ
- Should I play Outmode or Smash N' Crash first?
- If you want chronology, Outmode (2022) came out before Smash N' Crash (2025). 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 Outmode and Smash N' Crash similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.