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 Interstate Drifter 1999
Slipstream and Interstate Drifter 1999 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 2 years older than Interstate Drifter 1999 (2020). Interstate Drifter 1999 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Slipstream (91.2% 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 Interstate Drifter 1999
Choose Interstate Drifter 1999 if you want an Action and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.3% positive across 193 reviews.
Both Slipstream and Interstate Drifter 1999 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 |  Interstate Drifter 1999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 95.3% positive (193 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Ultimo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 2 years older than Interstate Drifter 1999 (2020).
- Interstate Drifter 1999 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Slipstream (91.2% positive).
- Interstate Drifter 1999 is free; Slipstream is paid (9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Interstate Drifter 1999 has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs Interstate Drifter 1999 — FAQ
- Which is better, Slipstream or Interstate Drifter 1999?
- On Steam reviews Interstate Drifter 1999 scores higher (95.3% positive) than Slipstream (91.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Interstate Drifter 1999 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Slipstream or Interstate Drifter 1999 first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Interstate Drifter 1999 (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 Slipstream and Interstate Drifter 1999 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 Interstate Drifter 1999 have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Interstate Drifter 1999 is listed as single-player only.
- Is Interstate Drifter 1999 free?
- Yes — Interstate Drifter 1999 is a free-to-play Steam title. Slipstream is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Interstate Drifter 1999 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.