Choose Inertial Drift
Choose Inertial Drift if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Inertial Drift launched in 2020.
Inertial Drift vs WHATEVER
Inertial Drift and WHATEVER both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Racing on Steam. Inertial Drift (2020) is 2 years older than WHATEVER (2022). Inertial Drift scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than WHATEVER (84.2% 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 WHATEVER
Choose WHATEVER if you want an Action, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. WHATEVER launched in 2022.
Both Inertial Drift and WHATEVER sit in Indie and Racing on Steam, 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
 Inertial Drift |  WHATEVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (788 reviews) | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Level 91 Entertainment | Cuddle Code |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Inertial Drift (2020) is 2 years older than WHATEVER (2022).
- Inertial Drift scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than WHATEVER (84.2% positive).
- WHATEVER is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Inertial Drift (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Inertial Drift vs WHATEVER — FAQ
- Should I play Inertial Drift or WHATEVER first?
- If you want chronology, Inertial Drift (2020) came out before WHATEVER (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 Inertial Drift and WHATEVER similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 WHATEVER have multiplayer like Inertial Drift?
- No. Inertial Drift supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while WHATEVER is listed as single-player only.
- Do Inertial Drift and WHATEVER both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.