Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want a Casual and Racing 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 DIRTYBLOCK
Slipstream and DIRTYBLOCK both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Slipstream (2018) is 4 years older than DIRTYBLOCK (2022). DIRTYBLOCK is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (0.89 USD vs. 9.99 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 DIRTYBLOCK
Choose DIRTYBLOCK if it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. DIRTYBLOCK launched in 2022.
Both Slipstream and DIRTYBLOCK sit in Indie 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 |  DIRTYBLOCK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 4 years older than DIRTYBLOCK (2022).
- DIRTYBLOCK is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (0.89 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DIRTYBLOCK has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs DIRTYBLOCK — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or DIRTYBLOCK first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before DIRTYBLOCK (2022). 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 DIRTYBLOCK similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 DIRTYBLOCK have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DIRTYBLOCK is listed as single-player only.
- Does Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DIRTYBLOCK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.