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 Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut 2 vs MADNESS
FlatOut 2 and MADNESS 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 MADNESS (2025). MADNESS is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 MADNESS
Choose MADNESS if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. MADNESS launched in 2025.
Both FlatOut 2 and MADNESS 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 |  MADNESS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2025 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Limebat Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 19 years older than MADNESS (2025).
- MADNESS is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MADNESS has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs MADNESS — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or MADNESS first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before MADNESS (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 MADNESS 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 MADNESS have multiplayer like FlatOut 2?
- No. FlatOut 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while MADNESS is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MADNESS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.