Choose BeamNG.drive
Choose BeamNG.drive if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. 197,183 Steam reviews back the pick.
BeamNG.drive vs HTR+ Slot Car Simulation
BeamNG.drive and HTR+ Slot Car Simulation 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. HTR+ Slot Car Simulation (2014) is 1 year older than BeamNG.drive (2015). BeamNG.drive scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than HTR+ Slot Car Simulation (61.9% 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 HTR+ Slot Car Simulation
Choose HTR+ Slot Car Simulation if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. HTR+ Slot Car Simulation launched in 2014.
Both BeamNG.drive and HTR+ Slot Car Simulation sit in 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
 BeamNG.drive |  HTR+ Slot Car Simulation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (197,183 reviews) | 61.9% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BeamNG | QUByte Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- HTR+ Slot Car Simulation (2014) is 1 year older than BeamNG.drive (2015).
- BeamNG.drive scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than HTR+ Slot Car Simulation (61.9% positive).
- HTR+ Slot Car Simulation is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than BeamNG.drive (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- BeamNG.drive is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HTR+ Slot Car Simulation has no Deck rating yet.
BeamNG.drive vs HTR+ Slot Car Simulation — FAQ
- Should I play BeamNG.drive or HTR+ Slot Car Simulation first?
- If you want chronology, HTR+ Slot Car Simulation (2014) came out before BeamNG.drive (2015). 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 BeamNG.drive and HTR+ Slot Car Simulation 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 BeamNG.drive run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BeamNG.drive is rated Deck Playable by Valve. HTR+ Slot Car Simulation doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.