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Sim racing vs Speedrunning

Sim racing and speedrunning have 94% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatSim racingSpeedrunning
Time a week4 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$300$30

Choose sim racing if

  • Costs more to start
  • More physical

About $300 to start, then about $20 a month.

About sim racing

Choose speedrunning if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Gentler on the body

About $30 to start, then about $5 a month.

About speedrunning

What you'll need

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.