Choose Wreckfest
Choose Wreckfest if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 18,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wreckfest vs DRAFTYCAR
Wreckfest and DRAFTYCAR both land in Action, Sports, Simulation 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 Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam. Wreckfest (2018) is 5 years older than DRAFTYCAR (2023). Wreckfest scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than DRAFTYCAR (82.6% 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 DRAFTYCAR
Choose DRAFTYCAR if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. DRAFTYCAR launched in 2023.
Both Wreckfest and DRAFTYCAR sit in Action, Sports, and Simulation 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
 Wreckfest |  DRAFTYCAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (18,276 reviews) | 82.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear | Bryan Blackford |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Wreckfest (2018) is 5 years older than DRAFTYCAR (2023).
- Wreckfest scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than DRAFTYCAR (82.6% positive).
- DRAFTYCAR is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (6.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Wreckfest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DRAFTYCAR has no Deck rating yet.
Wreckfest vs DRAFTYCAR — FAQ
- Should I play Wreckfest or DRAFTYCAR first?
- If you want chronology, Wreckfest (2018) came out before DRAFTYCAR (2023). 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 Wreckfest and DRAFTYCAR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Simulation 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 DRAFTYCAR have multiplayer like Wreckfest?
- No. Wreckfest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DRAFTYCAR is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wreckfest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wreckfest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DRAFTYCAR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.