Split/Second vs Crash Wheels
Split/Second and Crash Wheels 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. Split/Second (2014) is 4 years older than Crash Wheels (2018). Crash Wheels scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Split/Second (77% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Split/Second |  Crash Wheels | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Racing | Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (773 reviews) | 84.9% positive (485 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Rock Studio | Quiet River |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Split/Second (2014) is 4 years older than Crash Wheels (2018).
- Crash Wheels scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Split/Second (77% positive).
- Crash Wheels is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Split/Second (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Split/Second is Deck Unsupported, Crash Wheels is Deck Playable.
Split/Second vs Crash Wheels — FAQ
- Which is better, Split/Second or Crash Wheels?
- On Steam reviews Crash Wheels scores higher (84.9% positive) than Split/Second (77% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Crash Wheels is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Split/Second or Crash Wheels first?
- If you want chronology, Split/Second (2014) came out before Crash Wheels (2018). 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 Crash Wheels 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 Crash Wheels have multiplayer like Split/Second?
- No. Split/Second supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Crash Wheels is listed as single-player only.