Choose BIKEOUT
Choose BIKEOUT if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. BIKEOUT launched in 2023.
BIKEOUT vs VMX
BIKEOUT and VMX both land in Action, Sports, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. BIKEOUT (2023) is 3 years older than VMX (2026). VMX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% 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 VMX
Choose VMX if you want an Early Access game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. VMX launched in 2026.
Both BIKEOUT and VMX sit in Action, Sports, and Indie 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 |  VMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (15 reviews) | 93.8% positive (130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Black Swan | Break Free Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- BIKEOUT (2023) is 3 years older than VMX (2026).
- VMX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than BIKEOUT (40% positive).
- VMX is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than BIKEOUT (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- VMX is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; BIKEOUT has no Deck rating yet.
BIKEOUT vs VMX — FAQ
- Should I play BIKEOUT or VMX first?
- If you want chronology, BIKEOUT (2023) came out before VMX (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 VMX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Indie 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 VMX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: BIKEOUT ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; VMX ships Online Co-op, Co-op.