Rank 01Games like KartRider: Drift
- 12 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to KartRider: Drift: Stumble Guys, Disney Speedstorm, Star Drift Evolution, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- Free
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: NEXON Korea Corporation
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 72% of 2,448 reviews
- Genres: Racing
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Drift mechanics reward precision and map awareness
- Social events foster a lively community when active
- Unique character and kart abilities add strategic depth
- Competitive
- Funny
- Lighthearted
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About KartRider: Drift
The closest matches to KartRider: Drift: Stumble Guys, Disney Speedstorm, Star Drift Evolution, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If KartRider: Drift is your kind of game, the closest matches are Stumble Guys, Disney Speedstorm and Star Drift Evolution — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as competitive, funny and lighthearted, and single out its character ability synergy and drift based racing. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
KartRider: Drift is a free-to-play online kart racing game released in 2023 by NEXON Korea Corporation. It features drift-based racing with two distinct modes—item and speed—alongside character-ability synergy and seasonal event progression. Players describe the experience as competitive, fun, and lighthearted, with unique character and kart abilities adding strategic depth to races. The game includes matchmaking for up to eight players online in teams of four, plus deep customization options for karts and characters. Reviewers note that drift mechanics reward precision and map awareness, while whimsical colorful tracks enhance immersion. Social events are said to foster a lively community when active. The game holds a 72% positive rating from 2,448 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.
About KartRider: Drift: KartRider: Drift is the only online free-to-play, cross-platform kart racer with deep kart and character customization in stunning high-definition. Eight players can race online in up to teams of four and face off in item or drift focused races with karts and characters you personalize.
Is KartRider: Drift worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 2,448 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 18 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Drift mechanics reward precision and map awareness
- Social events foster a lively community when active
- Unique character and kart abilities add strategic depth
- Whimsical colorful tracks enhance immersion
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“why was AI+Player match making removed?? sitting in que for 10minutes and couldnt get a game...... dead game”
“I really enjoy the game. It's great. I spent the money on it and now they announced that they will close the service for global players soon leaving it only in Korea and Taiwan. Still if someone did not read their blog there is no way to…”
People who play it also play: Stumble Guys, Disney Speedstorm, Star Drift Evolution
Frequently asked about KartRider: Drift
Can I run it?
Does KartRider: Drift run on Steam Deck?
KartRider: Drift is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is KartRider: Drift free to play?
Yes — KartRider: Drift is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does KartRider: Drift have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — KartRider: Drift supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to KartRider: Drift?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside KartRider: Drift are Stumble Guys, Disney Speedstorm, Star Drift Evolution.
Who developed KartRider: Drift?
KartRider: Drift was developed by NEXON Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc..