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Horizon Chase Turbo vs GT Racing 1980

Horizon Chase Turbo and GT Racing 1980 both land in Action, Sports, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Horizon Chase Turbo (2018) is 6 years older than GT Racing 1980 (2024). Horizon Chase Turbo scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than GT Racing 1980 (77.8% 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 Horizon Chase Turbo

Choose Horizon Chase Turbo if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,338 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose GT Racing 1980

Choose GT Racing 1980 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. GT Racing 1980 launched in 2024.

Both Horizon Chase Turbo and GT Racing 1980 sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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

Horizon Chase Turbo vs GT Racing 1980 — Steam metadata comparison
Horizon Chase Turbo — Steam game coverHorizon Chase TurboGT Racing 1980 — Steam game coverGT Racing 1980
Released20182024
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Casual, RacingAction, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD12.99 USD
Steam reviews90% positive (1,338 reviews)77.8% positive (18 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersAQUIRISBM Studios

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Horizon Chase Turbo vs GT Racing 1980 — FAQ

Should I play Horizon Chase Turbo or GT Racing 1980 first?
If you want chronology, Horizon Chase Turbo (2018) came out before GT Racing 1980 (2024). 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 Horizon Chase Turbo and GT Racing 1980 similar?
They overlap on Action, Sports, Indie 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 Horizon Chase Turbo run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Horizon Chase Turbo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GT Racing 1980 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Horizon Chase Turbo vs GT Racing 1980 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run