Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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 Nightrunner
Slipstream and Nightrunner 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 6 years older than Nightrunner (2024). Nightrunner 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 Nightrunner
Choose Nightrunner if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nightrunner launched in 2024.
Both Slipstream and Nightrunner sit in Indie, Casual, 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 |  Nightrunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Planetary Gears |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 6 years older than Nightrunner (2024).
- Nightrunner scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Slipstream (91.2% positive).
- Nightrunner is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Slipstream (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nightrunner has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs Nightrunner — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or Nightrunner first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Nightrunner (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 Nightrunner 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 Nightrunner have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Nightrunner is listed as single-player only.
- Does Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nightrunner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.