Choose Avem33
Choose Avem33 if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Avem33 launched in 2017.
Avem33 vs Critter Kart
Avem33 and Critter Kart both land in Indie, Casual, 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 Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam. Avem33 (2017) is 2 years older than Critter Kart (2019). Avem33 is free; Critter Kart is paid (4.99 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 Critter Kart
Choose Critter Kart if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Critter Kart launched in 2019.
Both Avem33 and Critter Kart sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 Avem33 |  Critter Kart | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.7% positive (28 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | WaVR | James Roznick |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Avem33 (2017) is 2 years older than Critter Kart (2019).
- Avem33 is free; Critter Kart is paid (4.99 USD).
Avem33 vs Critter Kart — FAQ
- Should I play Avem33 or Critter Kart first?
- If you want chronology, Avem33 (2017) came out before Critter Kart (2019). 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 Avem33 and Critter Kart similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, 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 Avem33 have multiplayer like Critter Kart?
- No. Critter Kart supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Avem33 is listed as single-player only.
- Is Avem33 free?
- Yes — Avem33 is a free-to-play Steam title. Critter Kart is paid (4.99 USD).