Choose MX vs. ATV Reflex
Choose MX vs. ATV Reflex if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89% positive across 1,726 reviews.
MX vs. ATV Reflex vs MX vs. ATV Unleashed
MX vs. ATV Reflex and MX vs. ATV Unleashed 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. MX vs. ATV Reflex (2010) is 5 years older than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2015). MX vs. ATV Reflex scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (73.4% 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 MX vs. ATV Unleashed
Choose MX vs. ATV Unleashed if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. MX vs. ATV Unleashed launched in 2015.
Both MX vs. ATV Reflex and MX vs. ATV Unleashed sit in Racing 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
 MX vs. ATV Reflex |  MX vs. ATV Unleashed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2015 |
| Genres | Racing | Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (1,726 reviews) | 73.4% positive (447 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Rainbow Studios, THQ Nordic | Rainbow Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- MX vs. ATV Reflex (2010) is 5 years older than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2015).
- MX vs. ATV Reflex scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (73.4% positive).
- MX vs. ATV Unleashed is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than MX vs. ATV Reflex (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
MX vs. ATV Reflex vs MX vs. ATV Unleashed — FAQ
- Which is better, MX vs. ATV Reflex or MX vs. ATV Unleashed?
- On Steam reviews MX vs. ATV Reflex scores higher (89% positive) than MX vs. ATV Unleashed (73.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MX vs. ATV Reflex is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play MX vs. ATV Reflex or MX vs. ATV Unleashed first?
- If you want chronology, MX vs. ATV Reflex (2010) came out before MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2015). 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 MX vs. ATV Reflex and MX vs. ATV Unleashed 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.