Choose FlatOut
Choose FlatOut if you want the LAN PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,583 Steam reviews back the pick.
FlatOut vs N.I.C.E. 2
FlatOut and N.I.C.E. 2 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 13 years older than N.I.C.E. 2 (2020). FlatOut is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than N.I.C.E. 2 (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 N.I.C.E. 2
Choose N.I.C.E. 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. N.I.C.E. 2 launched in 2020.
Both FlatOut and N.I.C.E. 2 sit in Action, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  N.I.C.E. 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Racing | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (1,583 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group | Synetic GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- FlatOut (2007) is 13 years older than N.I.C.E. 2 (2020).
- FlatOut is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than N.I.C.E. 2 (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlatOut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; N.I.C.E. 2 has no Deck rating yet.
FlatOut vs N.I.C.E. 2 — FAQ
- Should I play FlatOut or N.I.C.E. 2 first?
- If you want chronology, FlatOut (2007) came out before N.I.C.E. 2 (2020). 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 N.I.C.E. 2 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 FlatOut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FlatOut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. N.I.C.E. 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.