Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 696 reviews.
Slipstream vs Retrowave World
Slipstream and Retrowave World 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 6 years older than Retrowave World (2024). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Retrowave World (71% 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 Retrowave World
Choose Retrowave World if you want an Action, Adventure, and Simulation game with MMO and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retrowave World launched in 2024.
Both Slipstream and Retrowave World sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and 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 |  Retrowave World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 71% positive (200 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ansdor | RewindApp |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 6 years older than Retrowave World (2024).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Retrowave World (71% positive).
- Retrowave World is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Slipstream is Deck Verified, Retrowave World is Deck Unsupported.
Slipstream vs Retrowave World — FAQ
- Which is better, Slipstream or Retrowave World?
- On Steam reviews Slipstream scores higher (91.2% positive) than Retrowave World (71% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slipstream 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 Retrowave World first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Retrowave World (2024). 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 Retrowave World 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.