Choose CARSTEROIDS
Choose CARSTEROIDS if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. CARSTEROIDS launched in 2019.
CARSTEROIDS vs Gearshifters
CARSTEROIDS and Gearshifters 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. CARSTEROIDS (2019) is 2 years older than Gearshifters (2021). CARSTEROIDS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Gearshifters (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Gearshifters
Choose Gearshifters if you want a Racing game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gearshifters launched in 2021.
Both CARSTEROIDS and Gearshifters 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
 CARSTEROIDS |  Gearshifters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 78.2% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | bkdove studios | Red Phantom Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- CARSTEROIDS (2019) is 2 years older than Gearshifters (2021).
- CARSTEROIDS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Gearshifters (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- CARSTEROIDS has co-op; Gearshifters does not.
- Gearshifters is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CARSTEROIDS has no Deck rating yet.
CARSTEROIDS vs Gearshifters — FAQ
- Should I play CARSTEROIDS or Gearshifters first?
- If you want chronology, CARSTEROIDS (2019) came out before Gearshifters (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 CARSTEROIDS and Gearshifters 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 Gearshifters have multiplayer like CARSTEROIDS?
- No. CARSTEROIDS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Gearshifters is listed as single-player only.