Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the Online PvP and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut 2 vs Smash N' Crash
FlatOut 2 and Smash N' Crash 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 19 years older than Smash N' Crash (2025). Smash N' Crash is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD). 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 Smash N' Crash
Choose Smash N' Crash if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smash N' Crash launched in 2025.
Both FlatOut 2 and Smash N' Crash sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player and 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 |  Smash N' Crash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2025 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | NullReferenceException |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 19 years older than Smash N' Crash (2025).
- Smash N' Crash is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Smash N' Crash has co-op; FlatOut 2 does not.
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Smash N' Crash has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs Smash N' Crash — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or Smash N' Crash first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Smash N' Crash (2025). 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 Smash N' Crash 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. Smash N' Crash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.