Choose Screamer
Choose Screamer if you want the Online PvP, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Screamer launched in 2026.
Screamer vs Race Jam
Screamer and Race Jam both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Race Jam (2025) is 1 year older than Screamer (2026). Race Jam scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Screamer (81.9% positive). 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 Race Jam
Choose Race Jam if you want an Action, Sports, and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Race Jam launched in 2025.
Both Screamer and Race Jam sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Screamer |  Race Jam | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Sports, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (612 reviews) | 97.9% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Milestone S.r.l. | DiffGames LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Race Jam (2025) is 1 year older than Screamer (2026).
- Race Jam scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Screamer (81.9% positive).
- Race Jam is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Screamer (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Screamer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Race Jam has no Deck rating yet.
Screamer vs Race Jam — FAQ
- Should I play Screamer or Race Jam first?
- If you want chronology, Race Jam (2025) came out before Screamer (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 Screamer and Race Jam similar?
- They overlap on 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 Screamer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Screamer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Race Jam doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.