Choose VMX
Choose VMX if you want the Online Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. VMX launched in 2026.
VMX vs Cranked
VMX and Cranked both land in Action, Sports, Indie 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2026. VMX has co-op; Cranked does not. 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 Cranked
Choose Cranked if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. Cranked launched in 2026.
Both VMX and Cranked sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 VMX |  Cranked | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (130 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Break Free Interactive | Session Syndicate |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- VMX has co-op; Cranked does not.
- VMX is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Cranked has no Deck rating yet.
VMX vs Cranked — FAQ
- Are VMX and Cranked similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Indie 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.