Choose Groove Coaster
Choose Groove Coaster if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Groove Coaster launched in 2018.
Groove Coaster vs DJMAX RESPECT V
Groove Coaster and DJMAX RESPECT V both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Groove Coaster (2018) is 2 years older than DJMAX RESPECT V (2020). DJMAX RESPECT V scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Groove Coaster (66.9% 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 DJMAX RESPECT V
Choose DJMAX RESPECT V if you want a Sports and Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87% positive across 4,121 reviews.
Both Groove Coaster and DJMAX RESPECT V sit in Action 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
 Groove Coaster |  DJMAX RESPECT V | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Sports, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (574 reviews) | 87% positive (4,121 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | TAITO CORP. | NEOWIZ |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Groove Coaster (2018) is 2 years older than DJMAX RESPECT V (2020).
- DJMAX RESPECT V scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Groove Coaster (66.9% positive).
- Groove Coaster is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DJMAX RESPECT V (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Groove Coaster is Deck Verified, DJMAX RESPECT V is Deck Unsupported.
Groove Coaster vs DJMAX RESPECT V — FAQ
- Which is better, Groove Coaster or DJMAX RESPECT V?
- On Steam reviews DJMAX RESPECT V scores higher (87% positive) than Groove Coaster (66.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DJMAX RESPECT V is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Groove Coaster or DJMAX RESPECT V first?
- If you want chronology, Groove Coaster (2018) came out before DJMAX RESPECT V (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 Groove Coaster and DJMAX RESPECT V similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Groove Coaster have multiplayer like DJMAX RESPECT V?
- No. DJMAX RESPECT V supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Groove Coaster is listed as single-player only.