Choose Wreckfest
Choose Wreckfest if you want a Sports and Racing 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 Robot Squad Simulator 2017
Wreckfest and Robot Squad Simulator 2017 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. Robot Squad Simulator 2017 (2016) is 2 years older than Wreckfest (2018). Wreckfest scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Robot Squad Simulator 2017 (53.8% 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 Robot Squad Simulator 2017
Choose Robot Squad Simulator 2017 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Robot Squad Simulator 2017 launched in 2016.
Both Wreckfest and Robot Squad Simulator 2017 sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  Robot Squad Simulator 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (18,276 reviews) | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear | Bit Golem |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Robot Squad Simulator 2017 (2016) is 2 years older than Wreckfest (2018).
- Wreckfest scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Robot Squad Simulator 2017 (53.8% positive).
- Robot Squad Simulator 2017 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Wreckfest (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Wreckfest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Robot Squad Simulator 2017 has no Deck rating yet.
Wreckfest vs Robot Squad Simulator 2017 — FAQ
- Should I play Wreckfest or Robot Squad Simulator 2017 first?
- If you want chronology, Robot Squad Simulator 2017 (2016) came out before Wreckfest (2018). 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 Robot Squad Simulator 2017 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 Robot Squad Simulator 2017 have multiplayer like Wreckfest?
- No. Wreckfest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Robot Squad Simulator 2017 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wreckfest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wreckfest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Robot Squad Simulator 2017 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.