Ultimate Racing 2D: local multiplayer on PC and Steam Deck

May 24, 2018
2+players

PC
Xbox
Switch

Racing · Simulation · Sports

The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.

87%Very positive550 Steam reviewsOpenCritic 59 · 17% of critics recommendSteam Deck verified

Who can play

Store

Same-screen play on PC. Steam lists 8-player local. Xbox lists 8-player local play. Not confirmed on Xbox and Switch.
Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Not confirmed on Switch.
Crossplay is not confirmed.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Is it good

87%

Very positive on Steam

of 550 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

Steam lists local multiplayer and online multiplayer for PC. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together. 87% positive of 550 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
8+players, versus
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
2+players, versus
- Xbox
Xbox Series X|SStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
8+players
Same room, own screens
Not confirmed
Online
Not listed
- Switch, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam and Xbox store listings, which give no player limits. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: Applimazing
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Released: May 24, 2018 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 1 language, voices in English

In these lists

Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Ultimate Racing 2D on one screen?: Yes. The store lists shared or split-screen play without saying which. Same-screen versus on PC. Not confirmed yet on Xbox and Switch.; One of 1,795 local multiplayer games on PC
Is Ultimate Racing 2D crossplay?: Crossplay not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of Ultimate Racing 2D?: On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.
What platforms is Ultimate Racing 2D on?: PC, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
Does Ultimate Racing 2D work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Ultimate Racing 2D free?: No, it's a paid game.

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