Choose Wreckfest
Choose Wreckfest if you want an Action and Sports game with Steam Leaderboards. 18,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wreckfest vs Code Racer
Wreckfest and Code Racer both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 share Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam. Wreckfest (2018) is 6 years older than Code Racer (2024). Code Racer is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (9.99 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 Code Racer
Choose Code Racer if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Code Racer launched in 2024.
Both Wreckfest and Code Racer sit in Indie, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Wreckfest |  Code Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (18,276 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear | Hondune Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Wreckfest (2018) is 6 years older than Code Racer (2024).
- Code Racer is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Wreckfest vs Code Racer — FAQ
- Should I play Wreckfest or Code Racer first?
- If you want chronology, Wreckfest (2018) came out before Code Racer (2024). 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 Code Racer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Do Wreckfest and Code Racer both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.