Choose Race Arcade
Choose Race Arcade if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Race Arcade launched in 2017.
Race Arcade vs GeneRally 2
Race Arcade and GeneRally 2 both land in Sports, 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 Sports, Indie, Racing on Steam. Race Arcade (2017) is 6 years older than GeneRally 2 (2023). GeneRally 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Race Arcade (58.8% 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 GeneRally 2
Choose GeneRally 2 if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Steam Timeline, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GeneRally 2 launched in 2023.
Both Race Arcade and GeneRally 2 sit in Sports, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Race Arcade |  GeneRally 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (34 reviews) | 76.7% positive (73 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Iceflake Studios | Curious Chicken Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Race Arcade (2017) is 6 years older than GeneRally 2 (2023).
- GeneRally 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Race Arcade (58.8% positive).
- Race Arcade is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than GeneRally 2 (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- GeneRally 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Race Arcade has no Deck rating yet.
Race Arcade vs GeneRally 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Race Arcade or GeneRally 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Race Arcade (2017) came out before GeneRally 2 (2023). 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 Race Arcade and GeneRally 2 similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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.