Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want a Simulation and Racing 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 Driving Simulator
FlatOut and Driving Simulator both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. FlatOut (2007) is 18 years older than Driving Simulator (2025). Driving Simulator 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 Driving Simulator
Choose Driving Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Driving Simulator launched in 2025.
Both FlatOut and Driving Simulator sit in Action 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 |  Driving Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Deep Water Depth Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 18 years older than Driving Simulator (2025).
- Driving Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlatOut (2.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- FlatOut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Driving Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut vs Driving Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or Driving Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Driving Simulator (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 Driving Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Driving Simulator have multiplayer like FlatOut?
- No. FlatOut supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Driving Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Driving Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.