Choose Trials of the Blood Dragon
Choose Trials of the Blood Dragon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Trials of the Blood Dragon launched in 2016.
Trials of the Blood Dragon vs Rhythmic Retro Racer
Trials of the Blood Dragon and Rhythmic Retro Racer 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. Trials of the Blood Dragon (2016) is 4 years older than Rhythmic Retro Racer (2020). Rhythmic Retro Racer scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Trials of the Blood Dragon (61.6% 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 Rhythmic Retro Racer
Choose Rhythmic Retro Racer if you want an Action, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhythmic Retro Racer launched in 2020.
Both Trials of the Blood Dragon and Rhythmic Retro Racer 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
 Trials of the Blood Dragon |  Rhythmic Retro Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.6% positive (146 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Redlynx, Ubisoft Kiev | Berzah Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Trials of the Blood Dragon (2016) is 4 years older than Rhythmic Retro Racer (2020).
- Rhythmic Retro Racer scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Trials of the Blood Dragon (61.6% positive).
- Rhythmic Retro Racer is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Trials of the Blood Dragon (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Trials of the Blood Dragon is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Rhythmic Retro Racer has no Deck rating yet.
Trials of the Blood Dragon vs Rhythmic Retro Racer — FAQ
- Should I play Trials of the Blood Dragon or Rhythmic Retro Racer first?
- If you want chronology, Trials of the Blood Dragon (2016) came out before Rhythmic Retro Racer (2020). 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 Trials of the Blood Dragon and Rhythmic Retro Racer 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.