Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Slipstream launched in 2018.
Slipstream vs 80's Night
Slipstream and 80's Night both land in Indie, 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, Racing on Steam. Slipstream (2018) is 3 years older than 80's Night (2021). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than 80's Night (53.3% 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 80's Night
Choose 80's Night if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 80's Night launched in 2021.
Both Slipstream and 80's Night sit in Indie 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
 Slipstream |  80's Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 53.3% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Iful GS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 3 years older than 80's Night (2021).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than 80's Night (53.3% positive).
- 80's Night is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 80's Night has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs 80's Night — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or 80's Night first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before 80's Night (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 80's Night similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 80's Night have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while 80's Night is listed as single-player only.
- Does Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 80's Night doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.