Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut 2 vs PAKO 2
FlatOut 2 and PAKO 2 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 11 years older than PAKO 2 (2017). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (FlatOut 2: 4,284 reviews, PAKO 2: 267). 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 2
Choose PAKO 2 if you want an Action, Indie, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. PAKO 2 launched in 2017.
Both FlatOut 2 and PAKO 2 sit in Racing on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95% vs 94.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 FlatOut 2 |  PAKO 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2017 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 94.4% positive (267 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 11 years older than PAKO 2 (2017).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (FlatOut 2: 4,284 reviews, PAKO 2: 267).
- PAKO 2 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
FlatOut 2 vs PAKO 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, FlatOut 2 or PAKO 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: FlatOut 2 sits at 95% positive (4,284 reviews), PAKO 2 at 94.4% (267). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play FlatOut 2 or PAKO 2 first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before PAKO 2 (2017). 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 2 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 2 have multiplayer like FlatOut 2?
- No. FlatOut 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PAKO 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Do FlatOut 2 and PAKO 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.