Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want a Casual and Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. Slipstream launched in 2018.
Slipstream vs Mixtape
Slipstream and Mixtape 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 8 years older than Mixtape (2026). Both are Deck Verified. 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 Mixtape
Choose Mixtape if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mixtape launched in 2026.
Both Slipstream and Mixtape 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 |  Mixtape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Beethoven and Dinosaur |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 8 years older than Mixtape (2026).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Slipstream vs Mixtape — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or Mixtape first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Mixtape (2026). 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 Mixtape 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 Mixtape have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Mixtape is listed as single-player only.
- Do Slipstream and Mixtape both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.