Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the 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 VOLTED
FlatOut 2 and VOLTED 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 12 years older than VOLTED (2018). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than VOLTED (78.9% 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 VOLTED
Choose VOLTED if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. VOLTED launched in 2018.
Both FlatOut 2 and VOLTED sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online 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 |  VOLTED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2018 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 78.9% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Betterburg |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 12 years older than VOLTED (2018).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than VOLTED (78.9% positive).
- VOLTED is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- VOLTED has co-op; FlatOut 2 does not.
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; VOLTED has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs VOLTED — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or VOLTED first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before VOLTED (2018). 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 VOLTED 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 FlatOut 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. VOLTED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.