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GRIP: Combat Racing vs ZukuRace

GRIP: Combat Racing and ZukuRace both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. GRIP: Combat Racing (2018) is 7 years older than ZukuRace (2025). ZukuRace is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than GRIP: Combat Racing (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 GRIP: Combat Racing

Choose GRIP: Combat Racing if you want an Action and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported. 2,233 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose ZukuRace

Choose ZukuRace if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. ZukuRace launched in 2025.

Both GRIP: Combat Racing and ZukuRace sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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

GRIP: Combat Racing vs ZukuRace — Steam metadata comparison
GRIP: Combat Racing — Steam game coverGRIP: Combat RacingZukuRace — Steam game coverZukuRace
Released20182025
GenresAction, Indie, RacingSimulation, Early Access, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews87.2% positive (2,233 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersCaged Element Inc.Zukurace team

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GRIP: Combat Racing vs ZukuRace — FAQ

Should I play GRIP: Combat Racing or ZukuRace first?
If you want chronology, GRIP: Combat Racing (2018) came out before ZukuRace (2025). 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 GRIP: Combat Racing and ZukuRace similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does GRIP: Combat Racing run on Steam Deck?
Yes — GRIP: Combat Racing is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ZukuRace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
GRIP: Combat Racing vs ZukuRace — Verdict (2026) · imho.run