Choose ArcRacer
Choose ArcRacer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRacer launched in 2023.
ArcRacer vs Fifth Sun: Coop racing
ArcRacer and Fifth Sun: Coop racing 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. ArcRacer (2023) is 5 years older than Fifth Sun: Coop racing (2028). Fifth Sun: Coop racing has co-op; ArcRacer does not. 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 Fifth Sun: Coop racing
Choose Fifth Sun: Coop racing if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2028) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Fifth Sun: Coop racing launched in 2028.
Both ArcRacer and Fifth Sun: Coop racing 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
 ArcRacer |  Fifth Sun: Coop racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2028 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.00 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (49 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | foxel_ | Rocketwisp Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- ArcRacer (2023) is 5 years older than Fifth Sun: Coop racing (2028).
- Fifth Sun: Coop racing has co-op; ArcRacer does not.
- ArcRacer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fifth Sun: Coop racing has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRacer vs Fifth Sun: Coop racing — FAQ
- Should I play ArcRacer or Fifth Sun: Coop racing first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRacer (2023) came out before Fifth Sun: Coop racing (2028). 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 ArcRacer and Fifth Sun: Coop racing 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 ArcRacer have multiplayer like Fifth Sun: Coop racing?
- No. Fifth Sun: Coop racing supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while ArcRacer is listed as single-player only.
- Does ArcRacer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRacer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fifth Sun: Coop racing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.