Choose SpiritSphere DX
Choose SpiritSphere DX if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. SpiritSphere DX launched in 2017.
SpiritSphere DX vs DIRT 5
SpiritSphere DX and DIRT 5 both land in Action, Sports, Casual 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 Action, Sports, Casual on Steam. SpiritSphere DX (2017) is 3 years older than DIRT 5 (2020). SpiritSphere DX scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than DIRT 5 (56.5% 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 DIRT 5
Choose DIRT 5 if you want an Adventure and Racing game with Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,504 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both SpiritSphere DX and DIRT 5 sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 SpiritSphere DX |  DIRT 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual | Action, Sports, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (18 reviews) | 56.5% positive (1,504 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Eendhoorn Games | Codemasters |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- SpiritSphere DX (2017) is 3 years older than DIRT 5 (2020).
- SpiritSphere DX scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than DIRT 5 (56.5% positive).
- SpiritSphere DX is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than DIRT 5 (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- DIRT 5 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SpiritSphere DX has no Deck rating yet.
SpiritSphere DX vs DIRT 5 — FAQ
- Should I play SpiritSphere DX or DIRT 5 first?
- If you want chronology, SpiritSphere DX (2017) came out before DIRT 5 (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 SpiritSphere DX and DIRT 5 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Casual 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.
- Do both SpiritSphere DX and DIRT 5 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SpiritSphere DX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; DIRT 5 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.