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The Collider vs The Collider 2

The Collider and The Collider 2 both land in Casual, 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 Casual, Racing on Steam. The Collider (2014) is 2 years older than The Collider 2 (2016). The Collider scores higher on Steam reviews (76% positive) than The Collider 2 (46.7% 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 The Collider

Choose The Collider if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Collider launched in 2014.

Choose The Collider 2

Choose The Collider 2 if you want an Action game with VR Supported. The Collider 2 launched in 2016.

Both The Collider and The Collider 2 sit in Casual 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.

Side-by-side comparison

The Collider vs The Collider 2 — Steam metadata comparison
The Collider — Steam game coverThe ColliderThe Collider 2 — Steam game coverThe Collider 2
Released20142016
GenresCasual, RacingAction, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews76% positive (409 reviews)46.7% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShortbreak Studios s.c.Shortbreak Studios s.c.

Side by side

The Collider vs The Collider 2 — FAQ

Should I play The Collider or The Collider 2 first?
If you want chronology, The Collider (2014) came out before The Collider 2 (2016). 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 The Collider and The Collider 2 similar?
They overlap on Casual, 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.
The Collider vs The Collider 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run