Choose Outmode
Choose Outmode if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. Outmode launched in 2022.
Outmode vs ArcRacer
Outmode and ArcRacer both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Outmode (2022) is 1 year older than ArcRacer (2023). ArcRacer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Outmode (63.2% 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 ArcRacer
Choose ArcRacer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRacer launched in 2023.
Both Outmode and ArcRacer sit in Racing 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
 Outmode |  ArcRacer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 8.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) | 95.9% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockateer | foxel_ |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Outmode (2022) is 1 year older than ArcRacer (2023).
- ArcRacer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Outmode (63.2% positive).
- Outmode is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ArcRacer (7.99 USD vs. 8.00 USD).
- ArcRacer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Outmode has no Deck rating yet.
Outmode vs ArcRacer — FAQ
- Should I play Outmode or ArcRacer first?
- If you want chronology, Outmode (2022) came out before ArcRacer (2023). 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 ArcRacer similar?
- They overlap on 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 ArcRacer have multiplayer like Outmode?
- No. Outmode supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ArcRacer is listed as single-player only.