Choose Star Drift Evolution
Choose Star Drift Evolution if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Star Drift Evolution launched in 2021.
Star Drift Evolution vs Retro Drift
Star Drift Evolution and Retro Drift 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. Retro Drift (2020) is 1 year older than Star Drift Evolution (2021). Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Retro Drift (46.2% 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 Retro Drift
Choose Retro Drift if you want a Sports, Indie, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retro Drift launched in 2020.
Both Star Drift Evolution and Retro Drift sit in Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Retro Drift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (150 reviews) | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catze | Meng Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Retro Drift (2020) is 1 year older than Star Drift Evolution (2021).
- Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Retro Drift (46.2% positive).
- Retro Drift is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Star Drift Evolution (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Star Drift Evolution has co-op; Retro Drift does not.
- Star Drift Evolution is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retro Drift has no Deck rating yet.
Star Drift Evolution vs Retro Drift — FAQ
- Should I play Star Drift Evolution or Retro Drift first?
- If you want chronology, Retro Drift (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 Retro Drift 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.
- Does Retro Drift have multiplayer like Star Drift Evolution?
- No. Star Drift Evolution supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Retro Drift is listed as single-player only.
- Does Star Drift Evolution run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Star Drift Evolution is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retro Drift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.