Rank 01Why this
Also Split Screen and Fast-Paced, like Distance.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Games like Distance
- 31 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Distance also play
The closest matches to Distance: GRIP: Combat Racing, BallisticNG, Redout: Enhanced Edition, TrackMania² Stadium, and Neodash. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares workshop integration with Distance.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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TrackMania² Stadium
Why this: Also Split Screen and Level Editor, like Distance.
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Neodash
Why this: Shares level editor with Distance.
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Phantom Spark
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Distance.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Distance
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Refract
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 4,167 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Racing
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- 360 degree car control feels unmatched
- Easy to learn but hard to master
- Level editor spawns endless creativity
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Hypnotic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Distance
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Redout 2
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Distance.
Geometry Dash
Why this: Shares level editor with Distance.
Thumper
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Distance.
Clustertruck
Why this: Same intense mood as Distance.
Trackmania
Why this: Also Split Screen and Level Editor, like Distance.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Distance at current Steam store prices.
SpeedRunners
Why this: Same intense mood as Distance.
Star Drift Evolution
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Distance.
Super Pilot
Why this: Also Split Screen and Level Editor, like Distance.
Super Impossible Road
Why this: Also Split Screen and Fast-Paced, like Distance.
Radial-G : Racing Revolved
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Distance.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Why this: Also Level Editor and Fast-Paced, like Distance.
FOTONICA
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Distance.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Distance, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Vecter
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Distance.
Dystopia
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Distance.
TrackMania Nations Forever
Why this: Same intense mood as Distance.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BallisticNG
Why this: Shares workshop integration with Distance.
Rocket League®
Why this: Also Split Screen and Fast-Paced, like Distance.
Phantom Spark
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Distance.
About Distance
The closest matches to Distance: GRIP: Combat Racing, BallisticNG, Redout: Enhanced Edition, TrackMania² Stadium, and Neodash. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Distance is your kind of game, the closest matches are GRIP: Combat Racing, BallisticNG and Redout: Enhanced Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and hypnotic, and single out its 360 degree car movement and challenge modes. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Distance is a 2018 action indie racing game where players navigate a neon cityscape using 360-degree car movement and flight mechanics. The game features thrust vectoring, music-reactive tracks, and a level editor alongside challenge modes. Reviewers highlight the music-reactive levels that sync with the drum and bass soundtrack, and players describe it as atmospheric and hypnotic. The thrust vectoring system rewards skilled play, and the level editor spawns endless creativity for the community. Steam Deck verified status ensures portability for sessions designed for sitting down play. Priced at $24.99, the game maintains a challenging difficulty curve despite an easy-to-learn foundation, and holds a 94% positive rating from over 4,100 Steam reviews.
About Distance: Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.
Is Distance worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 4,167 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 360 degree car control feels unmatched
- Level editor spawns endless creativity
- Music reactive levels sync with dnb soundtrack
- Thrust vectoring rewards skilled play
People who play it also play: GRIP: Combat Racing, BallisticNG, Redout: Enhanced Edition
Frequently asked about Distance
Can I run it?
Is Distance verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Distance is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Distance cost?
Distance is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Distance have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Distance supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Distance?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Distance are GRIP: Combat Racing, BallisticNG, Redout: Enhanced Edition.
Who developed Distance?
Distance was developed by Refract.