Choose Retro Racers 2
Choose Retro Racers 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Retro Racers 2 launched in 2018.
Retro Racers 2 vs Nightrunner
Retro Racers 2 and Nightrunner 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. Retro Racers 2 (2018) is 6 years older than Nightrunner (2024). Nightrunner is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Retro Racers 2 (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 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 Nightrunner
Choose Nightrunner if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nightrunner launched in 2024.
Both Retro Racers 2 and Nightrunner 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
 Retro Racers 2 |  Nightrunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LoadUpGames.com | Planetary Gears |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Retro Racers 2 (2018) is 6 years older than Nightrunner (2024).
- Nightrunner is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Retro Racers 2 (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
Retro Racers 2 vs Nightrunner — FAQ
- Should I play Retro Racers 2 or Nightrunner first?
- If you want chronology, Retro Racers 2 (2018) came out before Nightrunner (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 Retro Racers 2 and Nightrunner 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.