Not every racer is about clean lines and lap times; Wreckfest sits in the demolition-derby corner of the genre, closer to FlatOut-style chaos than sim racers like Assetto Corsa. On PC via Steam (and playable on Steam Deck), it’s built around scrappy, contact-heavy events where surviving the pile-ups matters as much as finishing position. Expect a mix of banger racing, arena destruction and a career structure that keeps feeding you new events and vehicles to wreck.

Who is this for — and will it feel too messy?

If you enjoy games where physics and momentum create stories — a last-second shunt, a wheel ripped off, a limping finish — this hits the spot. Handling has weight, but it’s forgiving enough that you can lean into the mayhem without needing a wheel. Multiplayer is where the unpredictability really shines, though the single-player progression is strong too.

• Steam Deck support: great for quick races; expect better results with some settings tweaks.
• Physics-led damage: impacts change how the car drives, not just how it looks.