Choose Formula X
Choose Formula X if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Formula X launched in 2018.
Formula X vs ELEMENTAL RUN
Formula X and ELEMENTAL RUN 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 8 years older than ELEMENTAL RUN (2026). Formula X is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ELEMENTAL RUN (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 ELEMENTAL RUN
Choose ELEMENTAL RUN if you want a Sports game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ELEMENTAL RUN launched in 2026.
Both Formula X and ELEMENTAL RUN 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 |  ELEMENTAL RUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Sports, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 0% positive (10 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dreamsoft | Ares |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Formula X (2018) is 8 years older than ELEMENTAL RUN (2026).
- Formula X is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ELEMENTAL RUN (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Formula X vs ELEMENTAL RUN — FAQ
- Should I play Formula X or ELEMENTAL RUN first?
- If you want chronology, Formula X (2018) came out before ELEMENTAL RUN (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 Formula X and ELEMENTAL RUN 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.