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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.

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BallisticNG vs Powerslide — Steam metadata comparison
BallisticNG — Steam game coverBallisticNGPowerslide — Steam game coverPowerslide
Released20182020
GenresAction, Indie, RacingRacing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Unsupported
Price14.99 USD2.44 USD
Steam reviews95.6% positive (1,916 reviews)96% positive (25 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform MultiplayerSingle-player only
DevelopersNeognosisRatbag Games

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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.
BallisticNG vs Powerslide — comparison & verdict · imho.run