Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want the Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs Derby: Extreme Racing
FlatOut and Derby: Extreme Racing both land in Action, 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 Action, Simulation, Racing on Steam. FlatOut (2007) is 12 years older than Derby: Extreme Racing (2019). Derby: Extreme Racing is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut (2.99 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 Derby: Extreme Racing
Choose Derby: Extreme Racing if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Derby: Extreme Racing launched in 2019.
Both FlatOut and Derby: Extreme Racing sit in Action, 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 |  Derby: Extreme Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | IO Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 12 years older than Derby: Extreme Racing (2019).
- Derby: Extreme Racing is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut (2.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- FlatOut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Derby: Extreme Racing has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut vs Derby: Extreme Racing — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Derby: Extreme Racing first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Derby: Extreme Racing (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 Derby: Extreme Racing similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Derby: Extreme Racing have multiplayer like FlatOut?
- No. FlatOut supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Derby: Extreme Racing is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Derby: Extreme Racing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.