Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut 2 vs Bug Riders
FlatOut 2 and Bug Riders 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 18 years older than Bug Riders (2024). FlatOut 2 is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Bug Riders (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Bug Riders
Choose Bug Riders if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Bug Riders launched in 2024.
Both FlatOut 2 and Bug Riders 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
 FlatOut 2 |  Bug Riders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2024 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | NSPACE, Piko Interactive LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 18 years older than Bug Riders (2024).
- FlatOut 2 is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Bug Riders (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bug Riders has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs Bug Riders — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or Bug Riders first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Bug Riders (2024). 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 Bug Riders 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 Bug Riders have multiplayer like FlatOut 2?
- No. FlatOut 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Bug Riders is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bug Riders doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.