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GRIP: Combat Racing vs Extreme-G 2

GRIP: Combat Racing and Extreme-G 2 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. Extreme-G 2 (2017) is 1 year older than GRIP: Combat Racing (2018). GRIP: Combat Racing scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Extreme-G 2 (49.4% 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 GRIP: Combat Racing

Choose GRIP: Combat Racing if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. 2,233 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Extreme-G 2

Choose Extreme-G 2 if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Extreme-G 2 launched in 2017.

Both GRIP: Combat Racing and Extreme-G 2 sit in Racing on Steam, 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 Extreme-G 2 — Steam metadata comparison
GRIP: Combat Racing — Steam game coverGRIP: Combat RacingExtreme-G 2 — Steam game coverExtreme-G 2
Released20182017
GenresAction, Indie, RacingRacing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews87.2% positive (2,233 reviews)49.4% positive (79 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersCaged Element Inc.Acclaim Cheltenham

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GRIP: Combat Racing vs Extreme-G 2 — FAQ

Should I play GRIP: Combat Racing or Extreme-G 2 first?
If you want chronology, Extreme-G 2 (2017) came out before GRIP: Combat Racing (2018). 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 Extreme-G 2 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 Extreme-G 2 have multiplayer like GRIP: Combat Racing?
No. GRIP: Combat Racing supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Extreme-G 2 is listed as single-player only.
Does GRIP: Combat Racing run on Steam Deck?
Yes — GRIP: Combat Racing is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Extreme-G 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
GRIP: Combat Racing vs Extreme-G 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run