Choose Cart Racer
Choose Cart Racer if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cart Racer launched in 2017.
Cart Racer vs Beat Blaster
Cart Racer and Beat Blaster both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cart Racer (2017) is 2 years older than Beat Blaster (2019). Cart Racer is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Beat Blaster (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Beat Blaster
Choose Beat Blaster if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. Beat Blaster launched in 2019.
Both Cart Racer and Beat Blaster sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Cart Racer |  Beat Blaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.3% positive (224 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HFM Games | Ivanovich Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cart Racer (2017) is 2 years older than Beat Blaster (2019).
- Cart Racer is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Beat Blaster (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cart Racer is Deck Playable, Beat Blaster is Deck Unsupported.
Cart Racer vs Beat Blaster — FAQ
- Should I play Cart Racer or Beat Blaster first?
- If you want chronology, Cart Racer (2017) came out before Beat Blaster (2019). 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 Cart Racer and Beat Blaster similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.