Choose SlipDrive
Choose SlipDrive if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. SlipDrive launched in 2018.
SlipDrive vs Astro Raiders
SlipDrive and Astro Raiders both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. SlipDrive (2018) is 8 years older than Astro Raiders (2026). SlipDrive is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Astro Raiders (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). 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 Astro Raiders
Choose Astro Raiders if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Astro Raiders launched in 2026.
Both SlipDrive and Astro Raiders sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 SlipDrive |  Astro Raiders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kinsei Games | Far Side Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SlipDrive (2018) is 8 years older than Astro Raiders (2026).
- SlipDrive is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Astro Raiders (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
SlipDrive vs Astro Raiders — FAQ
- Should I play SlipDrive or Astro Raiders first?
- If you want chronology, SlipDrive (2018) came out before Astro Raiders (2026). 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 SlipDrive and Astro Raiders similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.