Choose MudRunner
Choose MudRunner if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 10,478 Steam reviews back the pick.
MudRunner vs Offroad Mania
MudRunner and Offroad Mania both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. MudRunner (2017) is 3 years older than Offroad Mania (2020). Offroad Mania scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than MudRunner (90.9% 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 Offroad Mania
Choose Offroad Mania if you want an Adventure and Racing game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.6% positive across 221 reviews.
Both MudRunner and Offroad Mania sit in Simulation 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
 MudRunner |  Offroad Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Simulation | Adventure, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (10,478 reviews) | 94.6% positive (221 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | Active Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- MudRunner (2017) is 3 years older than Offroad Mania (2020).
- Offroad Mania scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than MudRunner (90.9% positive).
- Offroad Mania is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than MudRunner (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- MudRunner has co-op; Offroad Mania does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
MudRunner vs Offroad Mania — FAQ
- Which is better, MudRunner or Offroad Mania?
- On Steam reviews Offroad Mania scores higher (94.6% positive) than MudRunner (90.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Offroad Mania is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play MudRunner or Offroad Mania first?
- If you want chronology, MudRunner (2017) came out before Offroad Mania (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 MudRunner and Offroad Mania similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Offroad Mania have multiplayer like MudRunner?
- No. MudRunner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Offroad Mania is listed as single-player only.
- Do MudRunner and Offroad Mania both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.