Choose KIDS
Choose KIDS if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,020 Steam reviews back the pick.
KIDS vs CARS
KIDS and CARS both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. KIDS (2019) is 5 years older than CARS (2024). CARS scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than KIDS (81.5% 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 CARS
Choose CARS if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. CARS launched in 2024.
Both KIDS and CARS sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 KIDS |  CARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.5% positive (1,020 reviews) | 85.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mario von Rickenbach, Michael Frei | Mario von Rickenbach, Michael Frei |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- KIDS (2019) is 5 years older than CARS (2024).
- CARS scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than KIDS (81.5% positive).
- CARS is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than KIDS (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- KIDS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CARS has no Deck rating yet.
KIDS vs CARS — FAQ
- Should I play KIDS or CARS first?
- If you want chronology, KIDS (2019) came out before CARS (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 KIDS and CARS similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 KIDS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KIDS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CARS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.