Choose Neon Drive
Choose Neon Drive if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Neon Drive launched in 2016.
Neon Drive vs Slipstream
Neon Drive and Slipstream both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Neon Drive (2016) is 2 years older than Slipstream (2018). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Neon Drive (83.2% 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 a Casual and Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 696 reviews.
Both Neon Drive and Slipstream sit in Indie 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
 Neon Drive |  Slipstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (856 reviews) | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Fraoula, Spiky Crumb | ansdor |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Neon Drive (2016) is 2 years older than Slipstream (2018).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Neon Drive (83.2% positive).
- Slipstream is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Neon Drive (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Neon Drive vs Slipstream — FAQ
- Which is better, Neon Drive or Slipstream?
- On Steam reviews Slipstream scores higher (91.2% positive) than Neon Drive (83.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slipstream is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Neon Drive or Slipstream first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Drive (2016) 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 Neon Drive and Slipstream similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Neon Drive have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Neon Drive is listed as single-player only.
- Do Neon Drive and Slipstream both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.