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 Downslope
Star Drift Evolution and Downslope 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. Star Drift Evolution (2021) is 1 year older than Downslope (2022). Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Downslope (88.9% 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 Downslope
Choose Downslope if you want a Sports, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Downslope launched in 2022.
Both Star Drift Evolution and Downslope 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 |  Downslope | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Racing | Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (150 reviews) | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Catze | Mind's Eye Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Star Drift Evolution (2021) is 1 year older than Downslope (2022).
- Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Downslope (88.9% positive).
- Downslope is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Star Drift Evolution (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Star Drift Evolution is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Downslope has no Deck rating yet.
Star Drift Evolution vs Downslope — FAQ
- Should I play Star Drift Evolution or Downslope first?
- If you want chronology, Star Drift Evolution (2021) came out before Downslope (2022). 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 Downslope 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 Downslope 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; Downslope ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Star Drift Evolution run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Star Drift Evolution is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Downslope doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.