Choose Star Drift Evolution
Choose Star Drift Evolution if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Star Drift Evolution launched in 2021.
Star Drift Evolution vs Smells Like Burnt Rubber
Star Drift Evolution and Smells Like Burnt Rubber 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 2 years older than Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023). Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Star Drift Evolution: 150 reviews, Smells Like Burnt Rubber: 15). 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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber
Choose Smells Like Burnt Rubber if you want an Action, Indie, and Casual game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smells Like Burnt Rubber launched in 2023.
Both Star Drift Evolution and Smells Like Burnt Rubber sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.3% vs 93.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Star Drift Evolution |  Smells Like Burnt Rubber | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, 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) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Catze | Super Laser Freunde |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Star Drift Evolution (2021) is 2 years older than Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023).
- Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Star Drift Evolution: 150 reviews, Smells Like Burnt Rubber: 15).
- Smells Like Burnt Rubber 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; Smells Like Burnt Rubber has no Deck rating yet.
Star Drift Evolution vs Smells Like Burnt Rubber — FAQ
- Should I play Star Drift Evolution or Smells Like Burnt Rubber first?
- If you want chronology, Star Drift Evolution (2021) came out before Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023). 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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber 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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber 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; Smells Like Burnt Rubber ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Star Drift Evolution run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Star Drift Evolution is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Smells Like Burnt Rubber doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.