Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 4,284 reviews.
FlatOut 2 vs Re-Volt
FlatOut 2 and Re-Volt 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 16 years older than Re-Volt (2022). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Re-Volt (88.1% 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 Re-Volt
Choose Re-Volt if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Re-Volt launched in 2022.
Both FlatOut 2 and Re-Volt sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN PvP, 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 |  Re-Volt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2022 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 88.1% positive (497 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Acclaim Studios Teesside |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 16 years older than Re-Volt (2022).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Re-Volt (88.1% positive).
- Re-Volt is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified, Re-Volt is Deck Playable.
FlatOut 2 vs Re-Volt — FAQ
- Which is better, FlatOut 2 or Re-Volt?
- On Steam reviews FlatOut 2 scores higher (95% positive) than Re-Volt (88.1% 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 Re-Volt first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Re-Volt (2022). 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 Re-Volt 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.