Choose Sunset Drive 1986
Choose Sunset Drive 1986 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Sunset Drive 1986 launched in 2021.
Sunset Drive 1986 vs Apex Drift
Sunset Drive 1986 and Apex Drift both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Sunset Drive 1986 (2021) is 5 years older than Apex Drift (2026). Sunset Drive 1986 is free; Apex Drift is paid (9.99 USD). 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 Drift
Choose Apex Drift if you want the Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Apex Drift launched in 2026.
Both Sunset Drive 1986 and Apex Drift sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Sunset Drive 1986 |  Apex Drift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (100 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mehmet Uluç Şahin | KC STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Sunset Drive 1986 (2021) is 5 years older than Apex Drift (2026).
- Sunset Drive 1986 is free; Apex Drift is paid (9.99 USD).
Sunset Drive 1986 vs Apex Drift — FAQ
- Should I play Sunset Drive 1986 or Apex Drift first?
- If you want chronology, Sunset Drive 1986 (2021) came out before Apex Drift (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 Sunset Drive 1986 and Apex Drift similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Is Sunset Drive 1986 free?
- Yes — Sunset Drive 1986 is a free-to-play Steam title. Apex Drift is paid (9.99 USD).