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
Screamer 2 and Ultimate Racing 2D 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 1 year older than Ultimate Racing 2D (2018). Ultimate Racing 2D scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% 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
Choose Ultimate Racing 2D if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie game with Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ultimate Racing 2D launched in 2018.
Both Screamer 2 and Ultimate Racing 2D 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) | 86.5% positive (304 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Graffiti | Applimazing |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Screamer 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Ultimate Racing 2D (2018).
- Ultimate Racing 2D scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Screamer 2 (76.2% positive).
- Ultimate Racing 2D is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Screamer 2 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ultimate Racing 2D is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Screamer 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Screamer 2 vs Ultimate Racing 2D — FAQ
- Should I play Screamer 2 or Ultimate Racing 2D first?
- If you want chronology, Screamer 2 (2017) came out before Ultimate Racing 2D (2018). 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 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.