Choose Hex Racer
Choose Hex Racer if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Hex Racer launched in 2024.
Hex Racer vs Rakete
Hex Racer and Rakete 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. Rakete has co-op; Hex Racer does not. 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 Rakete
Choose Rakete if you want an Action and Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
Both Hex Racer and Rakete sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Rakete | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Lakea Games | Mario von Rickenbach |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Rakete has co-op; Hex Racer does not.
Hex Racer vs Rakete — FAQ
- Are Hex Racer and Rakete 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.