Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want the Steam Leaderboards 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 AV-Racer
Slipstream and AV-Racer 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 4 years older than AV-Racer (2022). AV-Racer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 AV-Racer
Choose AV-Racer if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. AV-Racer launched in 2022.
Both Slipstream and AV-Racer sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 |  AV-Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ansdor | Wassimulator |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 4 years older than AV-Racer (2022).
- AV-Racer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Slipstream (91.2% positive).
- AV-Racer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; AV-Racer has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs AV-Racer — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or AV-Racer first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before AV-Racer (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 AV-Racer 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. AV-Racer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.