Choose EX-XDRiVER
Choose EX-XDRiVER if you want an Early Access game with 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 Glow Arcade Racer
EX-XDRiVER and Glow Arcade Racer both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Racing on Steam. EX-XDRiVER (2024) is 2 years older than Glow Arcade Racer (2026). EX-XDRiVER is free; Glow Arcade Racer 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 Glow Arcade Racer
Choose Glow Arcade Racer if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Gamepad Recommended. Glow Arcade Racer launched in 2026.
Both EX-XDRiVER and Glow Arcade Racer sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and 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
 EX-XDRiVER |  Glow Arcade Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, 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 | Multi-player |
| Developers | Team XDRV | Ben Saich, Dick Summers, Chris Rands, Tom Coomber |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- EX-XDRiVER (2024) is 2 years older than Glow Arcade Racer (2026).
- EX-XDRiVER is free; Glow Arcade Racer is paid (Price unknown).
- EX-XDRiVER is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Glow Arcade Racer has no Deck rating yet.
EX-XDRiVER vs Glow Arcade Racer — FAQ
- Should I play EX-XDRiVER or Glow Arcade Racer first?
- If you want chronology, EX-XDRiVER (2024) came out before Glow Arcade Racer (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 EX-XDRiVER and Glow Arcade Racer similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is EX-XDRiVER free?
- Yes — EX-XDRiVER is a free-to-play Steam title. Glow Arcade Racer is paid (Price unknown).
- Does EX-XDRiVER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EX-XDRiVER is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Glow Arcade Racer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.