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 Gridmaster
Wreckfest and Gridmaster 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 Gridmaster (2023). Gridmaster is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Gridmaster
Choose Gridmaster if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gridmaster launched in 2023.
Both Wreckfest and Gridmaster 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 |  Gridmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (18,276 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear | GeamGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Wreckfest (2018) is 5 years older than Gridmaster (2023).
- Gridmaster is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Wreckfest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gridmaster has no Deck rating yet.
Wreckfest vs Gridmaster — FAQ
- Should I play Wreckfest or Gridmaster first?
- If you want chronology, Wreckfest (2018) came out before Gridmaster (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 Gridmaster 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 Gridmaster have multiplayer like Wreckfest?
- No. Wreckfest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Gridmaster is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wreckfest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wreckfest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gridmaster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.