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 PAKO 3
FlatOut 2 and PAKO 3 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 PAKO 3 (2024). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than PAKO 3 (58.3% 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 PAKO 3
Choose PAKO 3 if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. PAKO 3 launched in 2024.
Both FlatOut 2 and PAKO 3 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 |  PAKO 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2024 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Tree Men Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 18 years older than PAKO 3 (2024).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than PAKO 3 (58.3% positive).
- PAKO 3 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PAKO 3 has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs PAKO 3 — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or PAKO 3 first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before PAKO 3 (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 PAKO 3 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 PAKO 3 have multiplayer like FlatOut 2?
- No. FlatOut 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PAKO 3 is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PAKO 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.