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 carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 150 reviews.
Star Drift Evolution vs Apex Rush
Star Drift Evolution and Apex Rush 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 5 years older than Apex Rush (2026). Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Apex Rush (83.5% 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 Apex Rush
Choose Apex Rush if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Apex Rush launched in 2026.
Both Star Drift Evolution and Apex Rush 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 |  Apex Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (150 reviews) | 83.5% positive (200 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catze | Thunderboom Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Star Drift Evolution (2021) is 5 years older than Apex Rush (2026).
- Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Apex Rush (83.5% positive).
- Apex Rush is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Star Drift Evolution (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Star Drift Evolution has co-op; Apex Rush does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Star Drift Evolution vs Apex Rush — FAQ
- Which is better, Star Drift Evolution or Apex Rush?
- On Steam reviews Star Drift Evolution scores higher (93.3% positive) than Apex Rush (83.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Star Drift Evolution is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Star Drift Evolution or Apex Rush first?
- If you want chronology, Star Drift Evolution (2021) came out before Apex Rush (2026). 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 Apex Rush 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 Apex Rush have multiplayer like Star Drift Evolution?
- No. Star Drift Evolution supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Apex Rush is listed as single-player only.