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KartKraft™ vs F1® 2021

KartKraft™ and F1® 2021 both land in Sports, Simulation, 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 Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam. KartKraft™ (2018) is 3 years older than F1® 2021 (2021). F1® 2021 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than KartKraft™ (71.1% 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 KartKraft™

Choose KartKraft™ if you want an Action and Casual game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,593 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose F1® 2021

Choose F1® 2021 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 11,919 reviews.

Both KartKraft™ and F1® 2021 sit in Sports, Simulation, and 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

KartKraft™ vs F1® 2021 — Steam metadata comparison
KartKraft™ — Steam game coverKartKraft™F1® 2021 — Steam game coverF1® 2021
Released20182021
GenresAction, Sports, Simulation, Casual, RacingSports, Simulation, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price24.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews71.1% positive (1,593 reviews)87.2% positive (11,919 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player
DevelopersMotorsport GamesCodemasters

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KartKraft™ vs F1® 2021 — FAQ

Which is better, KartKraft™ or F1® 2021?
On Steam reviews F1® 2021 scores higher (87.2% positive) than KartKraft™ (71.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, F1® 2021 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play KartKraft™ or F1® 2021 first?
If you want chronology, KartKraft™ (2018) came out before F1® 2021 (2021). 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 KartKraft™ and F1® 2021 similar?
They overlap on Sports, Simulation, 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 KartKraft™ have multiplayer like F1® 2021?
No. F1® 2021 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while KartKraft™ is listed as single-player only.
KartKraft™ vs F1® 2021 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run