Choose Cine Tracer
Choose Cine Tracer if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cine Tracer launched in 2018.
Cine Tracer vs Cine Tracer 2
Cine Tracer and Cine Tracer 2 both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Cine Tracer (2018) is 5 years older than Cine Tracer 2 (2023). Cine Tracer scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Cine Tracer 2 (37.5% 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 Cine Tracer 2
Choose Cine Tracer 2 if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cine Tracer 2 launched in 2023.
Both Cine Tracer and Cine Tracer 2 sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 Cine Tracer |  Cine Tracer 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 89.99 USD | 89.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (270 reviews) | 37.5% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matt Workman | Matt Workman |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Cine Tracer (2018) is 5 years older than Cine Tracer 2 (2023).
- Cine Tracer scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Cine Tracer 2 (37.5% positive).
- Cine Tracer 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cine Tracer (89.99 USD vs. 89.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cine Tracer is Deck Playable, Cine Tracer 2 is Deck Unsupported.
Cine Tracer vs Cine Tracer 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Cine Tracer or Cine Tracer 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Cine Tracer (2018) came out before Cine Tracer 2 (2023). 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 Cine Tracer and Cine Tracer 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.