Choose DRIFT CE
Choose DRIFT CE if you want an Action and Sports game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. DRIFT CE launched in 2021.
DRIFT CE vs Apex Point
DRIFT CE and Apex Point both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Racing on Steam. DRIFT CE (2021) is 2 years older than Apex Point (2023). Apex Point scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than DRIFT CE (72.4% 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 Apex Point
Choose Apex Point if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.9% positive across 1,076 reviews.
Both DRIFT CE and Apex Point sit in Simulation and Racing on Steam, 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
 DRIFT CE |  Apex Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (964 reviews) | 84.9% positive (1,076 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ECC GAMES | Apex Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- DRIFT CE (2021) is 2 years older than Apex Point (2023).
- Apex Point scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than DRIFT CE (72.4% positive).
- Apex Point is currently ~37% cheaper on Steam than DRIFT CE (18.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DRIFT CE is Deck Verified, Apex Point is Deck Playable.
DRIFT CE vs Apex Point — FAQ
- Which is better, DRIFT CE or Apex Point?
- On Steam reviews Apex Point scores higher (84.9% positive) than DRIFT CE (72.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Apex Point is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DRIFT CE or Apex Point first?
- If you want chronology, DRIFT CE (2021) came out before Apex Point (2023). 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 DRIFT CE and Apex Point similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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 Apex Point have multiplayer like DRIFT CE?
- No. DRIFT CE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Apex Point is listed as single-player only.