Choose BIKEOUT
Choose BIKEOUT if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. BIKEOUT launched in 2023.
BIKEOUT vs MAVRIX by Matt Jones
BIKEOUT and MAVRIX by Matt Jones both land in Action, Sports, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. BIKEOUT (2023) is 3 years older than MAVRIX by Matt Jones (2026). MAVRIX by Matt Jones scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than BIKEOUT (40% 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 MAVRIX by Matt Jones
Choose MAVRIX by Matt Jones if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MAVRIX by Matt Jones launched in 2026.
Both BIKEOUT and MAVRIX by Matt Jones sit in Action, Sports, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and Co-op, 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
 BIKEOUT |  MAVRIX by Matt Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (15 reviews) | 80.5% positive (938 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Black Swan | Third Kind Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Adventure on Steam.
- BIKEOUT (2023) is 3 years older than MAVRIX by Matt Jones (2026).
- MAVRIX by Matt Jones scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than BIKEOUT (40% positive).
- BIKEOUT is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than MAVRIX by Matt Jones (24.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- MAVRIX by Matt Jones is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; BIKEOUT has no Deck rating yet.
BIKEOUT vs MAVRIX by Matt Jones — FAQ
- Should I play BIKEOUT or MAVRIX by Matt Jones first?
- If you want chronology, BIKEOUT (2023) came out before MAVRIX by Matt Jones (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 BIKEOUT and MAVRIX by Matt Jones similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Adventure 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 both BIKEOUT and MAVRIX by Matt Jones have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: BIKEOUT ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; MAVRIX by Matt Jones ships Online Co-op, Co-op.