Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Slipstream launched in 2018.
Slipstream vs Vaporwave Drift
Slipstream and Vaporwave Drift both land in Indie, Casual, 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 Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam. Slipstream (2018) is 1 year older than Vaporwave Drift (2019). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Vaporwave Drift (36.8% 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 Vaporwave Drift
Choose Vaporwave Drift if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vaporwave Drift launched in 2019.
Both Slipstream and Vaporwave Drift sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Slipstream |  Vaporwave Drift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 36.8% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Meng Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 1 year older than Vaporwave Drift (2019).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Vaporwave Drift (36.8% positive).
- Vaporwave Drift is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vaporwave Drift has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs Vaporwave Drift — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or Vaporwave Drift first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Vaporwave Drift (2019). 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 Slipstream and Vaporwave Drift similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, 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 Vaporwave Drift have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Vaporwave Drift is listed as single-player only.
- Does Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vaporwave Drift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.