Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut 2 vs Carnage Cross
FlatOut 2 and Carnage Cross 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. FlatOut 2 (2006) is 15 years older than Carnage Cross (2021). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Carnage Cross (69.2% 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 Carnage Cross
Choose Carnage Cross if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Carnage Cross launched in 2021.
Both FlatOut 2 and Carnage Cross sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN 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
 FlatOut 2 |  Carnage Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2021 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Allen Cayn |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 15 years older than Carnage Cross (2021).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Carnage Cross (69.2% positive).
- Carnage Cross is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Carnage Cross has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs Carnage Cross — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or Carnage Cross first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Carnage Cross (2021). 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 FlatOut 2 and Carnage Cross 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 FlatOut 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Carnage Cross doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.