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 DRIFT ISLAND
DRIFT CE and DRIFT ISLAND 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 4 years older than DRIFT ISLAND (2025). DRIFT CE scores higher on Steam reviews (72.4% positive) than DRIFT ISLAND (67.3% 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 DRIFT ISLAND
Choose DRIFT ISLAND if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. DRIFT ISLAND launched in 2025.
Both DRIFT CE and DRIFT ISLAND 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 |  DRIFT ISLAND | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (964 reviews) | 67.3% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ECC GAMES | ECC GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- DRIFT CE (2021) is 4 years older than DRIFT ISLAND (2025).
- DRIFT CE scores higher on Steam reviews (72.4% positive) than DRIFT ISLAND (67.3% positive).
- DRIFT ISLAND is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DRIFT CE (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DRIFT CE is Deck Verified, DRIFT ISLAND is Deck Unsupported.
DRIFT CE vs DRIFT ISLAND — FAQ
- Should I play DRIFT CE or DRIFT ISLAND first?
- If you want chronology, DRIFT CE (2021) came out before DRIFT ISLAND (2025). 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 DRIFT ISLAND 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 DRIFT ISLAND have multiplayer like DRIFT CE?
- No. DRIFT CE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DRIFT ISLAND is listed as single-player only.