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 FlatOut
FlatOut 2 and FlatOut 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 1 year older than FlatOut (2007). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than FlatOut (90.9% 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 FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both FlatOut 2 and FlatOut 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 |  FlatOut | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 1 year older than FlatOut (2007).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than FlatOut (90.9% positive).
- FlatOut is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
FlatOut 2 vs FlatOut — FAQ
- Which is better, FlatOut 2 or FlatOut?
- On Steam reviews FlatOut 2 scores higher (95% positive) than FlatOut (90.9% 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 FlatOut first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before FlatOut (2007). 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 FlatOut 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.
- Do FlatOut 2 and FlatOut 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.