Choose Absolute Drift
Choose Absolute Drift if you want an Action, Sports, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Absolute Drift vs Star Drift Evolution
Absolute Drift and Star Drift Evolution 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. Absolute Drift (2015) is 6 years older than Star Drift Evolution (2021). Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Absolute Drift (89.6% 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 Star Drift Evolution
Choose Star Drift Evolution if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 150 reviews.
Both Absolute Drift and Star Drift Evolution sit in Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Absolute Drift |  Star Drift Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.6% positive (1,570 reviews) | 93.3% positive (150 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Funselektor Labs Inc., FlippFly | Catze |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Absolute Drift (2015) is 6 years older than Star Drift Evolution (2021).
- Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Absolute Drift (89.6% positive).
- Star Drift Evolution is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Absolute Drift (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Star Drift Evolution has co-op; Absolute Drift does not.
- Steam Deck: Absolute Drift is Deck Verified, Star Drift Evolution is Deck Playable.
Absolute Drift vs Star Drift Evolution — FAQ
- Which is better, Absolute Drift or Star Drift Evolution?
- On Steam reviews Star Drift Evolution scores higher (93.3% positive) than Absolute Drift (89.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Star Drift Evolution is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Absolute Drift or Star Drift Evolution first?
- If you want chronology, Absolute Drift (2015) came out before Star Drift Evolution (2021). 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 Absolute Drift and Star Drift Evolution 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 Absolute Drift have multiplayer like Star Drift Evolution?
- No. Star Drift Evolution supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Absolute Drift is listed as single-player only.