Choose Project CARS 3
Choose Project CARS 3 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,086 Steam reviews back the pick.
Project CARS 3 vs Race Code
Project CARS 3 and Race Code 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. Project CARS 3 (2020) is 3 years older than Race Code (2023). Project CARS 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Race Code has no Deck rating yet. 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 Race Code
Choose Race Code if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Race Code launched in 2023.
Both Project CARS 3 and Race Code 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
 Project CARS 3 |  Race Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.1% positive (1,086 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Slightly Mad Studios | GREEN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Project CARS 3 (2020) is 3 years older than Race Code (2023).
- Project CARS 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Race Code has no Deck rating yet.
Project CARS 3 vs Race Code — FAQ
- Should I play Project CARS 3 or Race Code first?
- If you want chronology, Project CARS 3 (2020) came out before Race Code (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 Project CARS 3 and Race Code 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.
- Does Race Code have multiplayer like Project CARS 3?
- No. Project CARS 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Race Code is listed as single-player only.
- Does Project CARS 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project CARS 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Race Code doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.