BallisticNG vs Powerslide
BallisticNG and Powerslide 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. BallisticNG (2018) is 2 years older than Powerslide (2020). Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (BallisticNG: 1,916 reviews, Powerslide: 25). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 BallisticNG |  Powerslide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.44 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,916 reviews) | 96% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neognosis | Ratbag Games |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- BallisticNG (2018) is 2 years older than Powerslide (2020).
- Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (BallisticNG: 1,916 reviews, Powerslide: 25).
- Powerslide is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than BallisticNG (2.44 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BallisticNG is Deck Verified, Powerslide is Deck Unsupported.
BallisticNG vs Powerslide — FAQ
- Should I play BallisticNG or Powerslide first?
- If you want chronology, BallisticNG (2018) came out before Powerslide (2020). 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 BallisticNG and Powerslide 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 Powerslide have multiplayer like BallisticNG?
- No. BallisticNG supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Powerslide is listed as single-player only.