Choose Slipstream 5000
Choose Slipstream 5000 if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slipstream 5000 launched in 2015.
Slipstream 5000 vs Ignition
Slipstream 5000 and Ignition both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Racing on Steam. Slipstream 5000 (2015) is 2 years older than Ignition (2017). Both sit near 85% positive on Steam (Slipstream 5000: 33 reviews, Ignition: 99). 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 Ignition
Choose Ignition if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Ignition launched in 2017.
Both Slipstream 5000 and Ignition sit in Action, Sports, and Racing on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (84.8% vs 84.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Slipstream 5000 |  Ignition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Racing | Action, Sports, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (33 reviews) | 84.8% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Gremlin Interactive, The Software Refinery | Unique Development Studios AB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream 5000 (2015) is 2 years older than Ignition (2017).
- Both sit near 85% positive on Steam (Slipstream 5000: 33 reviews, Ignition: 99).
- Slipstream 5000 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Ignition (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Slipstream 5000 vs Ignition — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream 5000 or Ignition first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream 5000 (2015) came out before Ignition (2017). 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 Slipstream 5000 and Ignition similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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 Slipstream 5000 have multiplayer like Ignition?
- No. Ignition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Slipstream 5000 is listed as single-player only.