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Smells Like Burnt Rubber vs NeoSprint

Smells Like Burnt Rubber and NeoSprint both land in Indie, Casual, 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 Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam. Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023) is 1 year older than NeoSprint (2024). Smells Like Burnt Rubber scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than NeoSprint (73.9% 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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber

Choose Smells Like Burnt Rubber if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smells Like Burnt Rubber launched in 2023.

Choose NeoSprint

Choose NeoSprint if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. NeoSprint launched in 2024.

Both Smells Like Burnt Rubber and NeoSprint sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

Smells Like Burnt Rubber vs NeoSprint — Steam metadata comparison
Smells Like Burnt Rubber — Steam game coverSmells Like Burnt RubberNeoSprint — Steam game coverNeoSprint
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, Casual, RacingIndie, Simulation, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews93.3% positive (15 reviews)73.9% positive (23 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player
DevelopersSuper Laser FreundeHeadless Chicken Games

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Smells Like Burnt Rubber vs NeoSprint — FAQ

Should I play Smells Like Burnt Rubber or NeoSprint first?
If you want chronology, Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023) came out before NeoSprint (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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber and NeoSprint similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual, 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.
Smells Like Burnt Rubber vs NeoSprint — Verdict (2026) · imho.run