Choose ERSATZ
Choose ERSATZ if it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. ERSATZ launched in 2017.
ERSATZ vs Play Faster
ERSATZ and Play Faster both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. ERSATZ (2017) is 9 years older than Play Faster (2026). ERSATZ is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Play Faster (1.99 USD vs. 4.50 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 Play Faster
Choose Play Faster if you want a Racing game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Play Faster launched in 2026.
Both ERSATZ and Play Faster sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 ERSATZ |  Play Faster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paris Stalker | Goblimp Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ERSATZ (2017) is 9 years older than Play Faster (2026).
- ERSATZ is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Play Faster (1.99 USD vs. 4.50 USD).
ERSATZ vs Play Faster — FAQ
- Should I play ERSATZ or Play Faster first?
- If you want chronology, ERSATZ (2017) came out before Play Faster (2026). 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 ERSATZ and Play Faster similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.