Choose Screamer 2
Choose Screamer 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Screamer 2 launched in 2017.
Screamer 2 vs Ultimate Racing 2D 2
Screamer 2 and Ultimate Racing 2D 2 both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Screamer 2 (2017) is 6 years older than Ultimate Racing 2D 2 (2023). Ultimate Racing 2D 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Screamer 2 (76.2% 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 Ultimate Racing 2D 2
Choose Ultimate Racing 2D 2 if you want a Sports, Indie, and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ultimate Racing 2D 2 launched in 2023.
Both Screamer 2 and Ultimate Racing 2D 2 sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Screamer 2 |  Ultimate Racing 2D 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) | 91.6% positive (237 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Graffiti | Applimazing |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Screamer 2 (2017) is 6 years older than Ultimate Racing 2D 2 (2023).
- Ultimate Racing 2D 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Screamer 2 (76.2% positive).
- Ultimate Racing 2D 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Screamer 2 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ultimate Racing 2D 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Screamer 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Screamer 2 vs Ultimate Racing 2D 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Screamer 2 or Ultimate Racing 2D 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Screamer 2 (2017) came out before Ultimate Racing 2D 2 (2023). 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 Screamer 2 and Ultimate Racing 2D 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.