Choose Carmageddon Max Pack
Choose Carmageddon Max Pack if you want an Indie game with Multi-player. Carmageddon Max Pack launched in 1997.
Carmageddon Max Pack vs Redline
Carmageddon Max Pack and Redline both land in Action, 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, Racing on Steam. Carmageddon Max Pack (1997) is 17 years older than Redline (2014). Carmageddon Max Pack scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Redline (58.2% 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 Redline
Choose Redline if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Redline launched in 2014.
Both Carmageddon Max Pack and Redline sit in Action and Racing 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
 Carmageddon Max Pack |  Redline | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1997 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (297 reviews) | 58.2% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stainless Games Ltd | Accolade, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- Carmageddon Max Pack (1997) is 17 years older than Redline (2014).
- Carmageddon Max Pack scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Redline (58.2% positive).
- Redline is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Carmageddon Max Pack (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Redline is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Carmageddon Max Pack has no Deck rating yet.
Carmageddon Max Pack vs Redline — FAQ
- Should I play Carmageddon Max Pack or Redline first?
- If you want chronology, Carmageddon Max Pack (1997) came out before Redline (2014). 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 Carmageddon Max Pack and Redline similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Redline have multiplayer like Carmageddon Max Pack?
- No. Carmageddon Max Pack supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Redline is listed as single-player only.