Choose Polyball
Choose Polyball if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Polyball launched in 2017.
Polyball vs Star Drift Evolution
Polyball 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. Polyball (2017) is 4 years older than Star Drift Evolution (2021). Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Polyball (76.6% 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 it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 150 reviews.
Both Polyball and Star Drift Evolution sit in Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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
 Polyball |  Star Drift Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (107 reviews) | 93.3% positive (150 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Studio Monolith | Catze |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- Polyball (2017) is 4 years older than Star Drift Evolution (2021).
- Star Drift Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Polyball (76.6% positive).
- Polyball is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Star Drift Evolution (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Star Drift Evolution is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Polyball has no Deck rating yet.
Polyball vs Star Drift Evolution — FAQ
- Which is better, Polyball or Star Drift Evolution?
- On Steam reviews Star Drift Evolution scores higher (93.3% positive) than Polyball (76.6% 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 Polyball or Star Drift Evolution first?
- If you want chronology, Polyball (2017) 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 Polyball 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.
- Do both Polyball and Star Drift Evolution have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Polyball ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Star Drift Evolution ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.