Choose FutureGrind
Choose FutureGrind if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. FutureGrind launched in 2019.
FutureGrind vs Speedonauts
FutureGrind and Speedonauts both land in Action, 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 Action, Sports, Racing on Steam. FutureGrind (2019) is 4 years older than Speedonauts (2023). Speedonauts scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than FutureGrind (92.3% 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 Speedonauts
Choose Speedonauts if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Speedonauts launched in 2023.
Both FutureGrind and Speedonauts sit in Action, Sports, and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 FutureGrind |  Speedonauts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Racing | Action, Sports, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (52 reviews) | 96% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkbag Games | World Away Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Racing on Steam.
- FutureGrind (2019) is 4 years older than Speedonauts (2023).
- Speedonauts scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than FutureGrind (92.3% positive).
- Speedonauts is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FutureGrind (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FutureGrind is Deck Verified, Speedonauts is Deck Playable.
FutureGrind vs Speedonauts — FAQ
- Should I play FutureGrind or Speedonauts first?
- If you want chronology, FutureGrind (2019) came out before Speedonauts (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 FutureGrind and Speedonauts similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.