Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want an Action game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs Hero Express
FlatOut and Hero Express both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Racing on Steam. FlatOut (2007) is 12 years older than Hero Express (2019). Hero Express is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 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 Hero Express
Choose Hero Express if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hero Express launched in 2019.
Both FlatOut and Hero Express sit in Simulation and Racing 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
 FlatOut |  Hero Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Highwalls |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 12 years older than Hero Express (2019).
- Hero Express is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: FlatOut is Deck Verified, Hero Express is Deck Playable.
FlatOut vs Hero Express — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Hero Express first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Hero Express (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 FlatOut and Hero Express similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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 Hero Express have multiplayer like FlatOut?
- No. FlatOut supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hero Express is listed as single-player only.