Choose Insane 2
Choose Insane 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Insane 2 launched in 2012.
Insane 2 vs Riptide GP2
Insane 2 and Riptide GP2 both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Insane 2 (2012) is 2 years older than Riptide GP2 (2014). Riptide GP2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Insane 2 (78.2% 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 Riptide GP2
Choose Riptide GP2 if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 276 reviews.
Both Insane 2 and Riptide GP2 sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Insane 2 |  Riptide GP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.2% positive (101 reviews) | 90.2% positive (276 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Targem Games | Vector Unit |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Insane 2 (2012) is 2 years older than Riptide GP2 (2014).
- Riptide GP2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Insane 2 (78.2% positive).
- Riptide GP2 is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Insane 2 (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Insane 2 is Deck Playable, Riptide GP2 is Deck Verified.
Insane 2 vs Riptide GP2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Insane 2 or Riptide GP2?
- On Steam reviews Riptide GP2 scores higher (90.2% positive) than Insane 2 (78.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Riptide GP2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Insane 2 or Riptide GP2 first?
- If you want chronology, Insane 2 (2012) came out before Riptide GP2 (2014). 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 Insane 2 and Riptide GP2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.