Choose MX Bikes
Choose MX Bikes if you want the LAN PvP side of the pairing. 24,168 Steam reviews back the pick.
MX Bikes vs VMX
MX Bikes and VMX both land in Sports, Simulation, Early Access 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 Sports, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. MX Bikes (2019) is 7 years older than VMX (2026). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (MX Bikes: 24,168 reviews, VMX: 130). 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 VMX
Choose VMX if you want an Action and Indie game with Online Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. VMX launched in 2026.
Both MX Bikes and VMX sit in Sports, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.7% vs 93.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 MX Bikes |  VMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Early Access, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (24,168 reviews) | 93.8% positive (130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | PiBoSo | Break Free Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- MX Bikes (2019) is 7 years older than VMX (2026).
- Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (MX Bikes: 24,168 reviews, VMX: 130).
- VMX is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than MX Bikes (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- VMX has co-op; MX Bikes does not.
- Steam Deck: MX Bikes is Deck Playable, VMX is Deck Unsupported.
MX Bikes vs VMX — FAQ
- Which is better, MX Bikes or VMX?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: MX Bikes sits at 94.7% positive (24,168 reviews), VMX at 93.8% (130). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play MX Bikes or VMX first?
- If you want chronology, MX Bikes (2019) came out before VMX (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 MX Bikes and VMX similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, Early Access 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.