Choose Wreckfest
Choose Wreckfest if you want a Sports game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 18,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wreckfest vs Extreme Forklifting 3
Wreckfest and Extreme Forklifting 3 both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Wreckfest (2018) is 8 years older than Extreme Forklifting 3 (2026). Extreme Forklifting 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wreckfest (87.4% 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 Extreme Forklifting 3
Choose Extreme Forklifting 3 if you want an Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 79% cheaper on the Steam Store. Extreme Forklifting 3 launched in 2026.
Both Wreckfest and Extreme Forklifting 3 sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Extreme Forklifting 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 6.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (18,276 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear | DevM Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Wreckfest (2018) is 8 years older than Extreme Forklifting 3 (2026).
- Extreme Forklifting 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wreckfest (87.4% positive).
- Extreme Forklifting 3 is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (6.39 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Wreckfest vs Extreme Forklifting 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Wreckfest or Extreme Forklifting 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Wreckfest (2018) came out before Extreme Forklifting 3 (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 Wreckfest and Extreme Forklifting 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Extreme Forklifting 3 have multiplayer like Wreckfest?
- No. Wreckfest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Extreme Forklifting 3 is listed as single-player only.
- Do Wreckfest and Extreme Forklifting 3 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.