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Max Twist vs STRIDE: Fates

Max Twist and STRIDE: Fates both land in Action, Sports 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 Action, Sports on Steam. Max Twist (2023) is 1 year older than STRIDE: Fates (2024). Max Twist is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than STRIDE: Fates (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Max Twist

Choose Max Twist if you want an Indie, Early Access, and Racing game with Tracked Controller Support, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Max Twist launched in 2023.

Choose STRIDE: Fates

Choose STRIDE: Fates if you want an Adventure experience. STRIDE: Fates launched in 2024.

Both Max Twist and STRIDE: Fates sit in Action and Sports on Steam and both list VR Only, 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

Max Twist vs STRIDE: Fates — Steam metadata comparison
Max Twist — Steam game coverMax TwistSTRIDE: Fates — Steam game coverSTRIDE: Fates
Released20232024
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Early Access, RacingAction, Sports, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price7.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews56.2% positive (105 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Sun Games Inc.Joy Way

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Max Twist vs STRIDE: Fates — FAQ

Should I play Max Twist or STRIDE: Fates first?
If you want chronology, Max Twist (2023) came out before STRIDE: Fates (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 Max Twist and STRIDE: Fates similar?
They overlap on Action, Sports 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.