Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, 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 PalmRide
Slipstream and PalmRide 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 3 years older than PalmRide (2021). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than PalmRide (83.5% 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 PalmRide
Choose PalmRide if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. PalmRide launched in 2021.
Both Slipstream and PalmRide sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  PalmRide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 83.5% positive (97 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ansdor | Pixelbois |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 3 years older than PalmRide (2021).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than PalmRide (83.5% positive).
- PalmRide is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PalmRide has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs PalmRide — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or PalmRide first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before PalmRide (2021). 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 PalmRide 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 Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PalmRide doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.