Choose Formula X
Choose Formula X if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Formula X launched in 2018.
Formula X vs NERVE
Formula X and NERVE both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Formula X (2018) is 3 years older than NERVE (2021). NERVE scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Formula X (0% 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 NERVE
Choose NERVE if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NERVE launched in 2021.
Both Formula X and NERVE sit in Indie and Racing 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
 Formula X |  NERVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 0% positive (10 reviews) | 87.1% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dreamsoft | Gunfish Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Formula X (2018) is 3 years older than NERVE (2021).
- NERVE scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Formula X (0% positive).
- Formula X is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than NERVE (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Formula X vs NERVE — FAQ
- Should I play Formula X or NERVE first?
- If you want chronology, Formula X (2018) came out before NERVE (2021). 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 Formula X and NERVE similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.