Choose Hex Racer
Choose Hex Racer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hex Racer launched in 2024.
Hex Racer vs Rattus Velocitas
Hex Racer and Rattus Velocitas both land in Indie, Racing 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Hex Racer (2024) is 1 year older than Rattus Velocitas (2025). Hex Racer is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Rattus Velocitas (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Rattus Velocitas
Choose Rattus Velocitas if you want an Action and Casual game with Online PvP, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Rattus Velocitas launched in 2025.
Both Hex Racer and Rattus Velocitas sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Hex Racer |  Rattus Velocitas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Lakea Games | Hedgehog Arts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Hex Racer (2024) is 1 year older than Rattus Velocitas (2025).
- Hex Racer is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Rattus Velocitas (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Hex Racer vs Rattus Velocitas — FAQ
- Should I play Hex Racer or Rattus Velocitas first?
- If you want chronology, Hex Racer (2024) came out before Rattus Velocitas (2025). 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 Hex Racer and Rattus Velocitas similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Racing 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.