Choose FutureGrind
Choose FutureGrind if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. FutureGrind launched in 2019.
FutureGrind vs Driving Is Hard
FutureGrind and Driving Is Hard both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Racing on Steam. FutureGrind (2019) is 6 years older than Driving Is Hard (2025). FutureGrind scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Driving Is Hard (83.8% 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 Driving Is Hard
Choose Driving Is Hard if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Driving Is Hard launched in 2025.
Both FutureGrind and Driving Is Hard sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option, 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 |  Driving Is Hard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (52 reviews) | 83.8% positive (111 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkbag Games | Elegant Horse Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- FutureGrind (2019) is 6 years older than Driving Is Hard (2025).
- FutureGrind scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Driving Is Hard (83.8% positive).
- Driving Is Hard is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than FutureGrind (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FutureGrind is Deck Verified, Driving Is Hard is Deck Playable.
FutureGrind vs Driving Is Hard — FAQ
- Should I play FutureGrind or Driving Is Hard first?
- If you want chronology, FutureGrind (2019) came out before Driving Is Hard (2025). 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 Driving Is Hard similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.