Choose FlatOut 2
Choose FlatOut 2 if you want the Online PvP, LAN PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 4,284 reviews.
FlatOut 2 vs Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
FlatOut 2 and Post Apocalyptic Mayhem 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 5 years older than Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (2011). FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (84.1% 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 Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Choose Post Apocalyptic Mayhem if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2011) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Post Apocalyptic Mayhem launched in 2011.
Both FlatOut 2 and Post Apocalyptic Mayhem sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  Post Apocalyptic Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,284 reviews) | 84.1% positive (320 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Steel Monkeys |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- FlatOut 2 (2006) is 5 years older than Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (2011).
- FlatOut 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (84.1% positive).
- Post Apocalyptic Mayhem is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut 2 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlatOut 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Post Apocalyptic Mayhem has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut 2 vs Post Apocalyptic Mayhem — FAQ
- Which is better, FlatOut 2 or Post Apocalyptic Mayhem?
- On Steam reviews FlatOut 2 scores higher (95% positive) than Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (84.1% 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 Post Apocalyptic Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut 2 (2006) came out before Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (2011). 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 Post Apocalyptic Mayhem 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. Post Apocalyptic Mayhem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.