Choose HoverRider
Choose HoverRider if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. HoverRider launched in 2022.
HoverRider vs Downhill Pro Racer
HoverRider and Downhill Pro Racer both land in Early Access, 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 Early Access, Racing on Steam. HoverRider (2022) is 1 year older than Downhill Pro Racer (2023). HoverRider is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Downhill Pro Racer (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Downhill Pro Racer
Choose Downhill Pro Racer if you want a Sports and Indie experience. Downhill Pro Racer launched in 2023.
Both HoverRider and Downhill Pro Racer sit in Early Access and 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
 HoverRider |  Downhill Pro Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Casual, Early Access, Racing | Sports, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sprouts | Germán de la Fuente |
Side by side
- Both share Early Access, Racing on Steam.
- HoverRider (2022) is 1 year older than Downhill Pro Racer (2023).
- HoverRider is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Downhill Pro Racer (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
HoverRider vs Downhill Pro Racer — FAQ
- Should I play HoverRider or Downhill Pro Racer first?
- If you want chronology, HoverRider (2022) came out before Downhill Pro Racer (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 HoverRider and Downhill Pro Racer similar?
- They overlap on Early Access, 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.