Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want a Simulation game with LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs Trackmaster
FlatOut and Trackmaster both land in Action, 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, Racing on Steam. FlatOut (2007) is 13 years older than Trackmaster (2020). FlatOut is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Trackmaster (7.49 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 an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Trackmaster launched in 2020.
Both FlatOut and Trackmaster sit in Action and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player and 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
 FlatOut |  Trackmaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Master Technologies |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 13 years older than Trackmaster (2020).
- FlatOut is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Trackmaster (7.49 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Trackmaster has co-op; FlatOut does not.
- FlatOut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Trackmaster has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut vs Trackmaster — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Trackmaster first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) 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 FlatOut and Trackmaster similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Trackmaster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.