Wipeout 2097
Wipeout 2097 is a 1996 racing game developed by Psygnosis, a sequel that refined the original's futuristic anti-gravity formula into what many consider the series' high point. Known as Wipeout XL in some regions, it delivered faster, smoother racing across new circuits with a higher, more consistent frame rate.
The game improved handling, added new weapons, craft and teams, and paired the action with an acclaimed licensed electronic soundtrack featuring prominent dance artists such as The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy and Underworld. Its polished visuals, refined weapon balance and heightened sense of speed built on the first game's reputation and cemented the series as a style icon of the mid-1990s.
Wipeout 2097 remains a fan favorite within the franchise, and its influence endures in later anti-gravity racers and remastered collections that let modern players relive its fast, music-driven racing.
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Modern alternatives to Wipeout 2097, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Indie | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Xenon Racer | € 9,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| BallisticNG Indie | € 14,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac |
| GRIP: Combat Racing | € 29,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
Pacer Indie
€ 24,99A modern anti-gravity combat racer with customisable ships.
Pacer runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Xenon Racer
€ 9,99Neon-lit near-future arcade racing with drift boosting through city circuits.
Xenon Racer runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
BallisticNG Indie
€ 14,99A community-favourite indie tribute to classic anti-gravity racing.
BallisticNG runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
GRIP: Combat Racing
€ 29,99Weaponised racing on walls and ceilings, with the same aggression as the weapon-heavy Wipeouts.
GRIP: Combat Racing runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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