Choose Retro Racers 2
Choose Retro Racers 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retro Racers 2 launched in 2018.
Retro Racers 2 vs XP Racing
Retro Racers 2 and XP Racing both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Retro Racers 2 (2018) is 6 years older than XP Racing (2024). Retro Racers 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than XP Racing (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 XP Racing
Choose XP Racing if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. XP Racing launched in 2024.
Both Retro Racers 2 and XP Racing sit in 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 |  XP Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LoadUpGames.com | Dave XP, Daniel Somarribas, Virgilio Solis |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Retro Racers 2 (2018) is 6 years older than XP Racing (2024).
- Retro Racers 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than XP Racing (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Retro Racers 2 vs XP Racing — FAQ
- Should I play Retro Racers 2 or XP Racing first?
- If you want chronology, Retro Racers 2 (2018) came out before XP Racing (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 XP Racing similar?
- They overlap on 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.