Choose Pacer
Choose Pacer if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. Pacer launched in 2020.
Pacer vs Redout 2
Pacer and Redout 2 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 2 years older than Redout 2 (2022). Redout 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% 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 Redout 2
Choose Redout 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.8% positive across 916 reviews.
Both Pacer and Redout 2 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 |  Redout 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (428 reviews) | 82.8% positive (916 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | R8 Games Ltd | 34BigThings srl |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Racing on Steam.
- Pacer (2020) is 2 years older than Redout 2 (2022).
- Redout 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Pacer (72.4% positive).
- Redout 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pacer (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Pacer vs Redout 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Pacer or Redout 2?
- On Steam reviews Redout 2 scores higher (82.8% positive) than Pacer (72.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Redout 2 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 Redout 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Pacer (2020) came out before Redout 2 (2022). 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 Redout 2 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.
- Do Pacer and Redout 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.