PalmRide vs Nightshift
PalmRide and Nightshift both land in Indie, Casual, 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, Casual, Racing on Steam. PalmRide (2021) is 2 years older than Nightshift (2023). Nightshift is currently ~37% cheaper on Steam than PalmRide (2.50 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 PalmRide |  Nightshift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.5% positive (97 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixelbois | Glitched Polygons |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- PalmRide (2021) is 2 years older than Nightshift (2023).
- Nightshift is currently ~37% cheaper on Steam than PalmRide (2.50 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
PalmRide vs Nightshift — FAQ
- Should I play PalmRide or Nightshift first?
- If you want chronology, PalmRide (2021) came out before Nightshift (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 PalmRide and Nightshift similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, 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 Nightshift have multiplayer like PalmRide?
- No. PalmRide supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Nightshift is listed as single-player only.