Choose rFactor 2
Choose rFactor 2 if you want the Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,503 Steam reviews back the pick.
rFactor 2 vs R2V Rev to Vertex
rFactor 2 and R2V Rev to Vertex both land in Sports, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Racing on Steam. rFactor 2 (2015) is 8 years older than R2V Rev to Vertex (2023). rFactor 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than R2V Rev to Vertex (41.2% 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 R2V Rev to Vertex
Choose R2V Rev to Vertex if you want an Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 21% cheaper on the Steam Store. R2V Rev to Vertex launched in 2023.
Both rFactor 2 and R2V Rev to Vertex sit in Sports, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN 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
 rFactor 2 |  R2V Rev to Vertex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 23.80 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (3,503 reviews) | 41.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Studio 397 | PLUTONIZATION |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- rFactor 2 (2015) is 8 years older than R2V Rev to Vertex (2023).
- rFactor 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than R2V Rev to Vertex (41.2% positive).
- R2V Rev to Vertex is currently ~21% cheaper on Steam than rFactor 2 (23.80 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- rFactor 2 has co-op; R2V Rev to Vertex does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
rFactor 2 vs R2V Rev to Vertex — FAQ
- Should I play rFactor 2 or R2V Rev to Vertex first?
- If you want chronology, rFactor 2 (2015) came out before R2V Rev to Vertex (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 rFactor 2 and R2V Rev to Vertex similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, 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.