Choose Split/Second
Choose Split/Second if you want a Racing game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. Split/Second launched in 2014.
Split/Second vs Bumper
Split/Second and Bumper both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Split/Second (2014) is 2 years older than Bumper (2016). Split/Second scores higher on Steam reviews (77% positive) than Bumper (65.6% 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 Bumper
Choose Bumper if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bumper launched in 2016.
Both Split/Second and Bumper sit in Action 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
 Split/Second |  Bumper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (773 reviews) | 65.6% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Rock Studio | Artur Rezende |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Split/Second (2014) is 2 years older than Bumper (2016).
- Split/Second scores higher on Steam reviews (77% positive) than Bumper (65.6% positive).
- Bumper is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Split/Second (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Split/Second is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Bumper has no Deck rating yet.
Split/Second vs Bumper — FAQ
- Should I play Split/Second or Bumper first?
- If you want chronology, Split/Second (2014) came out before Bumper (2016). 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 Split/Second and Bumper similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Bumper have multiplayer like Split/Second?
- No. Split/Second supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Bumper is listed as single-player only.