Choose Star Drift Evolution
Choose Star Drift Evolution if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Online PvP side of the pairing. Star Drift Evolution launched in 2021.
Star Drift Evolution vs Mad Tracks
Star Drift Evolution and Mad Tracks 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. Mad Tracks (2020) is 1 year older than Star Drift Evolution (2021). Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Mad Tracks (84.5% positive). 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 Mad Tracks
Choose Mad Tracks if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mad Tracks launched in 2020.
Both Star Drift Evolution and Mad Tracks sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Star Drift Evolution |  Mad Tracks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (150 reviews) | 84.5% positive (97 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Catze | Loadinc Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Mad Tracks (2020) is 1 year older than Star Drift Evolution (2021).
- Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Mad Tracks (84.5% positive).
- Mad Tracks is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Star Drift Evolution (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Star Drift Evolution is Deck Playable, Mad Tracks is Deck Verified.
Star Drift Evolution vs Mad Tracks — FAQ
- Should I play Star Drift Evolution or Mad Tracks first?
- If you want chronology, Mad Tracks (2020) came out before Star Drift Evolution (2021). 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 Star Drift Evolution and Mad Tracks 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.
- Do both Star Drift Evolution and Mad Tracks have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Star Drift Evolution ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Mad Tracks ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.