Choose JumpJet Rex
Choose JumpJet Rex if you want a Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. JumpJet Rex launched in 2015.
JumpJet Rex vs Prehistoric Dude
JumpJet Rex and Prehistoric Dude both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. JumpJet Rex (2015) is 5 years older than Prehistoric Dude (2020). JumpJet Rex scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Prehistoric Dude (72.7% 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 Prehistoric Dude
Choose Prehistoric Dude if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Prehistoric Dude launched in 2020.
Both JumpJet Rex and Prehistoric Dude sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 JumpJet Rex |  Prehistoric Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (174 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | TreeFortress Games | lightUP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- JumpJet Rex (2015) is 5 years older than Prehistoric Dude (2020).
- JumpJet Rex scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Prehistoric Dude (72.7% positive).
- Prehistoric Dude is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than JumpJet Rex (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- JumpJet Rex is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Prehistoric Dude has no Deck rating yet.
JumpJet Rex vs Prehistoric Dude — FAQ
- Should I play JumpJet Rex or Prehistoric Dude first?
- If you want chronology, JumpJet Rex (2015) came out before Prehistoric Dude (2020). 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 JumpJet Rex and Prehistoric Dude similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Prehistoric Dude have multiplayer like JumpJet Rex?
- No. JumpJet Rex supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Prehistoric Dude is listed as single-player only.
- Does JumpJet Rex run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — JumpJet Rex is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Prehistoric Dude doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.