Choose BlazeRush
Choose BlazeRush if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. BlazeRush launched in 2014.
BlazeRush vs Metric Racer
BlazeRush and Metric Racer both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam. BlazeRush (2014) is 7 years older than Metric Racer (2021). BlazeRush scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Metric Racer (35.7% 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 Metric Racer
Choose Metric Racer if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metric Racer launched in 2021.
Both BlazeRush and Metric Racer sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 BlazeRush |  Metric Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (442 reviews) | 35.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Targem Games | Virtex Edge Design |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- BlazeRush (2014) is 7 years older than Metric Racer (2021).
- BlazeRush scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Metric Racer (35.7% positive).
- BlazeRush is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Metric Racer (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- BlazeRush is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Metric Racer has no Deck rating yet.
BlazeRush vs Metric Racer — FAQ
- Should I play BlazeRush or Metric Racer first?
- If you want chronology, BlazeRush (2014) came out before Metric Racer (2021). 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 BlazeRush and Metric Racer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 BlazeRush run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BlazeRush is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Metric Racer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.