Choose Virtual SlotCars
Choose Virtual SlotCars if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Virtual SlotCars launched in 2017.
Virtual SlotCars vs GP Bikes
Virtual SlotCars and GP Bikes both land in Simulation, Early Access, 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, Early Access, Racing on Steam. Virtual SlotCars (2017) is 4 years older than GP Bikes (2021). GP Bikes scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Virtual SlotCars (77.5% 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 GP Bikes
Choose GP Bikes if you want a Sports game with LAN PvP and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GP Bikes launched in 2021.
Both Virtual SlotCars and GP Bikes sit in Simulation, Early Access, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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
 Virtual SlotCars |  GP Bikes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing | Sports, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.5% positive (40 reviews) | 94.1% positive (287 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | PraGames | PiBoSo |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access, Racing on Steam.
- Virtual SlotCars (2017) is 4 years older than GP Bikes (2021).
- GP Bikes scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Virtual SlotCars (77.5% positive).
- Virtual SlotCars is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than GP Bikes (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- GP Bikes is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Virtual SlotCars has no Deck rating yet.
Virtual SlotCars vs GP Bikes — FAQ
- Should I play Virtual SlotCars or GP Bikes first?
- If you want chronology, Virtual SlotCars (2017) came out before GP Bikes (2021). 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 Virtual SlotCars and GP Bikes similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access, 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.