Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the Online PvP and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 4,284 reviews.
FlatOut 2 vs Mashed
FlatOut 2 and Mashed 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 8 years older than Mashed (2014). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Mashed (80.3% 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 Mashed
Choose Mashed if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mashed launched in 2014.
Both FlatOut 2 and Mashed 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 |  Mashed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2014 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 80.3% positive (228 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Supersonic Software |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 8 years older than Mashed (2014).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Mashed (80.3% positive).
- Mashed is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified, Mashed is Deck Playable.
FlatOut 2 vs Mashed — FAQ
- Which is better, FlatOut 2 or Mashed?
- On Steam reviews FlatOut 2 scores higher (95% positive) than Mashed (80.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FlatOut 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or Mashed first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Mashed (2014). 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 Mashed 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.