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Extreme Forklifting 3 vs Rush Ultimate

Extreme Forklifting 3 and Rush Ultimate both land in 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Rush Ultimate (2025) is 1 year older than Extreme Forklifting 3 (2026). Extreme Forklifting 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Rush Ultimate (66.7% 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 Extreme Forklifting 3

Choose Extreme Forklifting 3 if you want an Action, Simulation, and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Extreme Forklifting 3 launched in 2026.

Choose Rush Ultimate

Choose Rush Ultimate if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Rush Ultimate launched in 2025.

Both Extreme Forklifting 3 and Rush Ultimate sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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.

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Extreme Forklifting 3 vs Rush Ultimate — Steam metadata comparison
Extreme Forklifting 3 — Steam game coverExtreme Forklifting 3Rush Ultimate — Steam game coverRush Ultimate
Released20262025
GenresAction, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, RacingIndie, Free To Play, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.39 USDFree to play
Steam reviews100% positive (11 reviews)66.7% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDevM GamesCCS, Erwann Mas

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Extreme Forklifting 3 vs Rush Ultimate — FAQ

Should I play Extreme Forklifting 3 or Rush Ultimate first?
If you want chronology, Rush Ultimate (2025) came out before Extreme Forklifting 3 (2026). 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 Extreme Forklifting 3 and Rush Ultimate similar?
They overlap on 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.
Is Rush Ultimate free?
Yes — Rush Ultimate is a free-to-play Steam title. Extreme Forklifting 3 is paid (6.39 USD).
Does Extreme Forklifting 3 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Extreme Forklifting 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rush Ultimate doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Extreme Forklifting 3 vs Rush Ultimate — Verdict (2026) · imho.run