Choose WHAT THE CAR?
Choose WHAT THE CAR? if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. WHAT THE CAR? launched in 2024.
WHAT THE CAR? vs Dumb Dunks
WHAT THE CAR? and Dumb Dunks both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. WHAT THE CAR? (2024) is 2 years older than Dumb Dunks (2026). WHAT THE CAR? is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dumb Dunks has no Deck rating yet. 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 Dumb Dunks
Choose Dumb Dunks if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. Dumb Dunks launched in 2026.
Both WHAT THE CAR? and Dumb Dunks sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 WHAT THE CAR? |  Dumb Dunks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (461 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triband | Amoeba Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- WHAT THE CAR? (2024) is 2 years older than Dumb Dunks (2026).
- WHAT THE CAR? is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dumb Dunks has no Deck rating yet.
WHAT THE CAR? vs Dumb Dunks — FAQ
- Should I play WHAT THE CAR? or Dumb Dunks first?
- If you want chronology, WHAT THE CAR? (2024) came out before Dumb Dunks (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 WHAT THE CAR? and Dumb Dunks similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 WHAT THE CAR? run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — WHAT THE CAR? is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dumb Dunks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.