Choose Slipstream 5000
Choose Slipstream 5000 if you want an Action and Sports experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slipstream 5000 launched in 2015.
Slipstream 5000 vs Slipstream
Slipstream 5000 and Slipstream both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. Slipstream 5000 (2015) is 3 years older than Slipstream (2018). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Slipstream 5000 (84.8% 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 Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slipstream launched in 2018.
Both Slipstream 5000 and Slipstream sit in 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
 Slipstream 5000 |  Slipstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (33 reviews) | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Gremlin Interactive, The Software Refinery | ansdor |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Slipstream 5000 (2015) is 3 years older than Slipstream (2018).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Slipstream 5000 (84.8% positive).
- Slipstream 5000 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Slipstream 5000 has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream 5000 vs Slipstream — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream 5000 or Slipstream first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream 5000 (2015) came out before Slipstream (2018). 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 Slipstream similar?
- They overlap on 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 Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Slipstream 5000 is listed as single-player only.