Choose Trackmania
Choose Trackmania if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 13,529 Steam reviews back the pick.
Trackmania vs Escape Sequence
Trackmania and Escape Sequence 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 Escape Sequence (2026). Trackmania is free; Escape Sequence is paid (8.99 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 Escape Sequence
Choose Escape Sequence if you want an Action, Indie, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Escape Sequence launched in 2026.
Both Trackmania and Escape Sequence sit in 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
 Trackmania |  Escape Sequence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.9% positive (13,529 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Nadeo | One Mind Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Trackmania (2023) is 3 years older than Escape Sequence (2026).
- Trackmania is free; Escape Sequence is paid (8.99 USD).
- Trackmania is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Escape Sequence has no Deck rating yet.
Trackmania vs Escape Sequence — FAQ
- Should I play Trackmania or Escape Sequence first?
- If you want chronology, Trackmania (2023) came out before Escape Sequence (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 Escape Sequence 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.
- Is Trackmania free?
- Yes — Trackmania is a free-to-play Steam title. Escape Sequence is paid (8.99 USD).
- Does Trackmania run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Trackmania is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Escape Sequence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.