Choose Capsule Rush
Choose Capsule Rush if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Capsule Rush launched in 2022.
Capsule Rush vs Ultimate Speed Run
Capsule Rush and Ultimate Speed Run both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Capsule Rush (2022) is 1 year older than Ultimate Speed Run (2023). Capsule Rush is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Ultimate Speed Run (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Ultimate Speed Run
Choose Ultimate Speed Run if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ultimate Speed Run launched in 2023.
Both Capsule Rush and Ultimate Speed Run sit in Casual on Steam and both list 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
 Capsule Rush |  Ultimate Speed Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tsimo | Richard Edwards |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Capsule Rush (2022) is 1 year older than Ultimate Speed Run (2023).
- Capsule Rush is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Ultimate Speed Run (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Capsule Rush vs Ultimate Speed Run — FAQ
- Should I play Capsule Rush or Ultimate Speed Run first?
- If you want chronology, Capsule Rush (2022) came out before Ultimate Speed Run (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 Capsule Rush and Ultimate Speed Run similar?
- They overlap on 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.