Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs Extreme Race
FlatOut and Extreme Race 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 15 years older than Extreme Race (2022). FlatOut is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Extreme Race (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 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 Extreme Race
Choose Extreme Race if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Extreme Race launched in 2022.
Both FlatOut and Extreme Race sit in Action 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 |  Extreme Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 9.99 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 | BeMenGo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 15 years older than Extreme Race (2022).
- FlatOut is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Extreme Race (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlatOut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Extreme Race has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut vs Extreme Race — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Extreme Race first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Extreme Race (2022). 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 Extreme Race 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 Extreme Race have multiplayer like FlatOut?
- No. FlatOut supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Extreme Race is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Extreme Race doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.