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FlatOut vs Ultra's Drive

FlatOut and Ultra's Drive 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 19 years older than Ultra's Drive (2026). Ultra's Drive 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 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.

Choose Ultra's Drive

Choose Ultra's Drive if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ultra's Drive launched in 2026.

Both FlatOut and Ultra's Drive 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 vs Ultra's Drive — Steam metadata comparison
FlatOut — Steam game coverFlatOutUltra's Drive — Steam game coverUltra's Drive
Released20072026
GenresAction, Simulation, RacingIndie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price7.49 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews90.9% positive (1,583 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersBugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman GroupUltraedge

Side by side

FlatOut vs Ultra's Drive — FAQ

Should I play FlatOut or Ultra's Drive first?
If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before Ultra's Drive (2026). 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 Ultra's Drive 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 Ultra's Drive have multiplayer like FlatOut?
No. FlatOut supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Ultra's Drive is listed as single-player only.
Does FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ultra's Drive doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
FlatOut vs Ultra's Drive — Verdict (2026) · imho.run