Choose rFactor 2
Choose rFactor 2 if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and LAN PvP 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 Automobilista
rFactor 2 and Automobilista 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 1 year older than Automobilista (2016). Automobilista scores higher on Steam reviews (86.1% positive) than rFactor 2 (76.4% 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 Automobilista
Choose Automobilista if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.1% positive across 635 reviews.
Both rFactor 2 and Automobilista sit in Sports, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  Automobilista | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (3,503 reviews) | 86.1% positive (635 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Studio 397 | Reiza Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- rFactor 2 (2015) is 1 year older than Automobilista (2016).
- Automobilista scores higher on Steam reviews (86.1% positive) than rFactor 2 (76.4% positive).
- Automobilista is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than rFactor 2 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- rFactor 2 has co-op; Automobilista does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
rFactor 2 vs Automobilista — FAQ
- Which is better, rFactor 2 or Automobilista?
- On Steam reviews Automobilista scores higher (86.1% positive) than rFactor 2 (76.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Automobilista is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play rFactor 2 or Automobilista first?
- If you want chronology, rFactor 2 (2015) came out before Automobilista (2016). 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 Automobilista 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.