Choose EX-XDRiVER
Choose EX-XDRiVER if you want an Action and Early Access game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. EX-XDRiVER launched in 2024.
EX-XDRiVER vs Angel
EX-XDRiVER and Angel 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. EX-XDRiVER (2024) is 3 years older than Angel (2027). EX-XDRiVER is free; Angel is paid (Price unknown). 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 Angel
Choose Angel if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Casual game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Angel launched in 2027.
Both EX-XDRiVER and Angel sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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
 EX-XDRiVER |  Angel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (113 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team XDRV | Michael Hunter Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- EX-XDRiVER (2024) is 3 years older than Angel (2027).
- EX-XDRiVER is free; Angel is paid (Price unknown).
- EX-XDRiVER is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Angel has no Deck rating yet.
EX-XDRiVER vs Angel — FAQ
- Should I play EX-XDRiVER or Angel first?
- If you want chronology, EX-XDRiVER (2024) came out before Angel (2027). 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 EX-XDRiVER and Angel 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.
- Does Angel have multiplayer like EX-XDRiVER?
- No. EX-XDRiVER supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Angel is listed as single-player only.
- Is EX-XDRiVER free?
- Yes — EX-XDRiVER is a free-to-play Steam title. Angel is paid (Price unknown).
- Does EX-XDRiVER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EX-XDRiVER is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Angel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.