Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want a Simulation game with LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs Chaos on Wheels
FlatOut and Chaos on Wheels 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 18 years older than Chaos on Wheels (2025). FlatOut scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Chaos on Wheels (69.6% positive). 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 Chaos on Wheels
Choose Chaos on Wheels if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chaos on Wheels launched in 2025.
Both FlatOut and Chaos on Wheels 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 |  Chaos on Wheels | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 69.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Acodeon Development |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 18 years older than Chaos on Wheels (2025).
- FlatOut scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Chaos on Wheels (69.6% positive).
- FlatOut is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Chaos on Wheels (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FlatOut is Deck Verified, Chaos on Wheels is Deck Unsupported.
FlatOut vs Chaos on Wheels — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Chaos on Wheels first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Chaos on Wheels (2025). 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 Chaos on Wheels 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.