Choose Downhill Pro Racer
Choose Downhill Pro Racer if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Downhill Pro Racer launched in 2023.
Downhill Pro Racer vs VMX
Downhill Pro Racer and VMX both land in Sports, Indie, Early Access 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 Sports, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Downhill Pro Racer (2023) is 3 years older than VMX (2026). VMX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Downhill Pro Racer (86.7% 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 VMX
Choose VMX if you want an Action and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. VMX launched in 2026.
Both Downhill Pro Racer and VMX sit in Sports, Indie, and Early Access 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
 Downhill Pro Racer |  VMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | 93.8% positive (130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Germán de la Fuente | Break Free Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Downhill Pro Racer (2023) is 3 years older than VMX (2026).
- VMX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Downhill Pro Racer (86.7% positive).
- Downhill Pro Racer is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than VMX (12.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- VMX has co-op; Downhill Pro Racer does not.
- VMX is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Downhill Pro Racer has no Deck rating yet.
Downhill Pro Racer vs VMX — FAQ
- Should I play Downhill Pro Racer or VMX first?
- If you want chronology, Downhill Pro Racer (2023) came out before VMX (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 Downhill Pro Racer and VMX similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Indie, Early Access 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 Downhill Pro Racer have multiplayer like VMX?
- No. VMX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Downhill Pro Racer is listed as single-player only.