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Malware Derby vs Drift Survivor 2

Malware Derby and Drift Survivor 2 both land in Action, 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 Action, Racing on Steam. Malware Derby (2023) is 2 years older than Drift Survivor 2 (2025). Malware Derby is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Drift Survivor 2 (0.99 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.

Which should you pick?

Choose Malware Derby

Choose Malware Derby if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Malware Derby launched in 2023.

Choose Drift Survivor 2

Choose Drift Survivor 2 if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option. Drift Survivor 2 launched in 2025.

Both Malware Derby and Drift Survivor 2 sit in Action 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

Malware Derby vs Drift Survivor 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Malware Derby — Steam game coverMalware DerbyDrift Survivor 2 — Steam game coverDrift Survivor 2
Released20232025
GenresAction, RacingAction, Indie, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers8bit_heresy GamesMEWSTURBO

Side by side

Malware Derby vs Drift Survivor 2 — FAQ

Should I play Malware Derby or Drift Survivor 2 first?
If you want chronology, Malware Derby (2023) came out before Drift Survivor 2 (2025). 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 Malware Derby and Drift Survivor 2 similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Malware Derby vs Drift Survivor 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run