Choose Trackmania
Choose Trackmania if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 13,529 Steam reviews back the pick.
Trackmania vs Apex Rush
Trackmania and Apex Rush 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. Trackmania (2023) is 3 years older than Apex Rush (2026). Apex Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (83.5% positive) than Trackmania (78.9% 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 Apex Rush
Choose Apex Rush if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.5% positive across 200 reviews.
Both Trackmania and Apex Rush 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
 Trackmania |  Apex Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.9% positive (13,529 reviews) | 83.5% positive (200 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nadeo | Thunderboom Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Trackmania (2023) is 3 years older than Apex Rush (2026).
- Apex Rush scores higher on Steam reviews (83.5% positive) than Trackmania (78.9% positive).
- Trackmania is free; Apex Rush is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Trackmania vs Apex Rush — FAQ
- Which is better, Trackmania or Apex Rush?
- On Steam reviews Apex Rush scores higher (83.5% positive) than Trackmania (78.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Apex Rush is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Trackmania or Apex Rush first?
- If you want chronology, Trackmania (2023) came out before Apex Rush (2026). 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 Trackmania and Apex Rush 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 Apex Rush have multiplayer like Trackmania?
- No. Trackmania supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Apex Rush is listed as single-player only.
- Is Trackmania free?
- Yes — Trackmania is a free-to-play Steam title. Apex Rush is paid (14.99 USD).