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 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut 2 vs Raceborn
FlatOut 2 and Raceborn 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 Raceborn (2024). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Raceborn (77.8% 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 Raceborn
Choose Raceborn if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Raceborn launched in 2024.
Both FlatOut 2 and Raceborn 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 |  Raceborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2024 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 77.8% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Galactic Geckon |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 18 years older than Raceborn (2024).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Raceborn (77.8% positive).
- FlatOut 2 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Raceborn (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Raceborn has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs Raceborn — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or Raceborn first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Raceborn (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 Raceborn 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 Raceborn have multiplayer like FlatOut 2?
- No. FlatOut 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Raceborn is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Raceborn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.