Choose Pro Cycling Manager 2016
Choose Pro Cycling Manager 2016 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pro Cycling Manager 2016 launched in 2016.
Pro Cycling Manager 2016 vs Pro Cycling Manager 2018
Pro Cycling Manager 2016 and Pro Cycling Manager 2018 both land in Sports, Simulation 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 on Steam. Pro Cycling Manager 2016 (2016) is 2 years older than Pro Cycling Manager 2018 (2018). Pro Cycling Manager 2018 scores higher on Steam reviews (59% positive) than Pro Cycling Manager 2016 (55.8% 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 Pro Cycling Manager 2018
Choose Pro Cycling Manager 2018 if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Pro Cycling Manager 2018 launched in 2018.
Both Pro Cycling Manager 2016 and Pro Cycling Manager 2018 sit in Sports and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Pro Cycling Manager 2016 |  Pro Cycling Manager 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.8% positive (86 reviews) | 59% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Cyanide Studio | Cyanide Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- Pro Cycling Manager 2016 (2016) is 2 years older than Pro Cycling Manager 2018 (2018).
- Pro Cycling Manager 2018 scores higher on Steam reviews (59% positive) than Pro Cycling Manager 2016 (55.8% positive).
- Pro Cycling Manager 2016 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Pro Cycling Manager 2018 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Pro Cycling Manager 2016 vs Pro Cycling Manager 2018 — FAQ
- Should I play Pro Cycling Manager 2016 or Pro Cycling Manager 2018 first?
- If you want chronology, Pro Cycling Manager 2016 (2016) came out before Pro Cycling Manager 2018 (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 Pro Cycling Manager 2016 and Pro Cycling Manager 2018 similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation 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.