Choose iRacing
Choose iRacing if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with MMO. 2,941 Steam reviews back the pick.
iRacing vs SIM SPORTS RAID
iRacing and SIM SPORTS RAID both land in Sports, Simulation, 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 Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam. iRacing (2015) is 11 years older than SIM SPORTS RAID (2026). SIM SPORTS RAID is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than iRacing (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 SIM SPORTS RAID
Choose SIM SPORTS RAID if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. SIM SPORTS RAID launched in 2026.
Both iRacing and SIM SPORTS RAID sit in Sports, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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
 iRacing |  SIM SPORTS RAID | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Racing | Sports, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (2,941 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing | SIM SPORTS |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- iRacing (2015) is 11 years older than SIM SPORTS RAID (2026).
- SIM SPORTS RAID is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than iRacing (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
iRacing vs SIM SPORTS RAID — FAQ
- Should I play iRacing or SIM SPORTS RAID first?
- If you want chronology, iRacing (2015) came out before SIM SPORTS RAID (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 iRacing and SIM SPORTS RAID similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, 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.