Choose Dakar 18
Choose Dakar 18 if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen. Dakar 18 launched in 2018.
Dakar 18 vs ExoCross
Dakar 18 and ExoCross both land in Sports, Simulation, 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 share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam. Dakar 18 (2018) is 6 years older than ExoCross (2024). ExoCross scores higher on Steam reviews (68.5% positive) than Dakar 18 (65.2% 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 ExoCross
Choose ExoCross if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 68.5% positive across 279 reviews.
Both Dakar 18 and ExoCross sit in Sports, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Dakar 18 |  ExoCross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Adventure, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.2% positive (287 reviews) | 68.5% positive (279 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bigmoon Entertainment | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Dakar 18 (2018) is 6 years older than ExoCross (2024).
- ExoCross scores higher on Steam reviews (68.5% positive) than Dakar 18 (65.2% positive).
- ExoCross is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Dakar 18 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dakar 18 is Deck Playable, ExoCross is Deck Verified.
Dakar 18 vs ExoCross — FAQ
- Which is better, Dakar 18 or ExoCross?
- On Steam reviews ExoCross scores higher (68.5% positive) than Dakar 18 (65.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ExoCross is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dakar 18 or ExoCross first?
- If you want chronology, Dakar 18 (2018) came out before ExoCross (2024). 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 Dakar 18 and ExoCross similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, 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.