Choose MX vs. ATV Unleashed
Choose MX vs. ATV Unleashed if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player. MX vs. ATV Unleashed launched in 2015.
MX vs. ATV Unleashed vs Rutted
MX vs. ATV Unleashed and Rutted 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. MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2015) is 11 years older than Rutted (2026). Rutted is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Rutted
Choose Rutted if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rutted launched in 2026.
Both MX vs. ATV Unleashed and Rutted sit in Racing on Steam, 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
 MX vs. ATV Unleashed |  Rutted | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Racing | Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.4% positive (447 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rainbow Studios | ApeXPloit Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2015) is 11 years older than Rutted (2026).
- Rutted is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- MX vs. ATV Unleashed is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rutted has no Deck rating yet.
MX vs. ATV Unleashed vs Rutted — FAQ
- Should I play MX vs. ATV Unleashed or Rutted first?
- If you want chronology, MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2015) came out before Rutted (2026). 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 MX vs. ATV Unleashed and Rutted 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.
- Does Rutted have multiplayer like MX vs. ATV Unleashed?
- No. MX vs. ATV Unleashed supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Rutted is listed as single-player only.
- Does MX vs. ATV Unleashed run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MX vs. ATV Unleashed is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rutted doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.