Choose RIDE
Choose RIDE if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. RIDE launched in 2015.
RIDE vs Cyclemania
RIDE and Cyclemania both land in Sports, 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 Sports, Racing on Steam. RIDE (2015) is 5 years older than Cyclemania (2020). Cyclemania scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than RIDE (70.7% 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 Cyclemania
Choose Cyclemania if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cyclemania launched in 2020.
Both RIDE and Cyclemania sit in Sports and Racing 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
 RIDE |  Cyclemania | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (542 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milestone S.r.l. | Compro Games, Accolade |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Racing on Steam.
- RIDE (2015) is 5 years older than Cyclemania (2020).
- Cyclemania scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than RIDE (70.7% positive).
- Cyclemania is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than RIDE (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- RIDE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cyclemania has no Deck rating yet.
RIDE vs Cyclemania — FAQ
- Should I play RIDE or Cyclemania first?
- If you want chronology, RIDE (2015) came out before Cyclemania (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 RIDE and Cyclemania similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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 Cyclemania have multiplayer like RIDE?
- No. RIDE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cyclemania is listed as single-player only.
- Does RIDE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RIDE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cyclemania doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.