Choose PAKO 2
Choose PAKO 2 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. PAKO 2 launched in 2017.
PAKO 2 vs Trackmaster
PAKO 2 and Trackmaster both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam. PAKO 2 (2017) is 3 years older than Trackmaster (2020). PAKO 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Trackmaster (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Trackmaster
Choose Trackmaster if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Trackmaster launched in 2020.
Both PAKO 2 and Trackmaster sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 PAKO 2 |  Trackmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (267 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tree Men Games | Master Technologies |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- PAKO 2 (2017) is 3 years older than Trackmaster (2020).
- PAKO 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Trackmaster (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Trackmaster has co-op; PAKO 2 does not.
- PAKO 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Trackmaster has no Deck rating yet.
PAKO 2 vs Trackmaster — FAQ
- Should I play PAKO 2 or Trackmaster first?
- If you want chronology, PAKO 2 (2017) came out before Trackmaster (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 PAKO 2 and Trackmaster similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does PAKO 2 have multiplayer like Trackmaster?
- No. Trackmaster supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while PAKO 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does PAKO 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAKO 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Trackmaster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.