Choose Pacer
Choose Pacer if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pacer launched in 2020.
Pacer vs DeathSprint 66
Pacer and DeathSprint 66 both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Racing on Steam. Pacer (2020) is 4 years older than DeathSprint 66 (2024). DeathSprint 66 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Pacer (72.4% 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 DeathSprint 66
Choose DeathSprint 66 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85% positive across 319 reviews.
Both Pacer and DeathSprint 66 sit in Action, Sports, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Pacer |  DeathSprint 66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (428 reviews) | 85% positive (319 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | R8 Games Ltd | Sumo Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Racing on Steam.
- Pacer (2020) is 4 years older than DeathSprint 66 (2024).
- DeathSprint 66 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Pacer (72.4% positive).
- DeathSprint 66 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pacer (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Pacer is Deck Verified, DeathSprint 66 is Deck Playable.
Pacer vs DeathSprint 66 — FAQ
- Which is better, Pacer or DeathSprint 66?
- On Steam reviews DeathSprint 66 scores higher (85% positive) than Pacer (72.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DeathSprint 66 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pacer or DeathSprint 66 first?
- If you want chronology, Pacer (2020) came out before DeathSprint 66 (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 Pacer and DeathSprint 66 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.