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 EX-XDRiVER
Slipstream and EX-XDRiVER 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 EX-XDRiVER (2024). Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than EX-XDRiVER (75.2% 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 EX-XDRiVER
Choose EX-XDRiVER if you want an Action and Early Access game with Online PvP, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. EX-XDRiVER launched in 2024.
Both Slipstream and EX-XDRiVER 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 |  EX-XDRiVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | 75.2% positive (113 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ansdor | Team XDRV |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 6 years older than EX-XDRiVER (2024).
- Slipstream scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than EX-XDRiVER (75.2% positive).
- EX-XDRiVER is free; Slipstream is paid (9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Slipstream is Deck Verified, EX-XDRiVER is Deck Playable.
Slipstream vs EX-XDRiVER — FAQ
- Which is better, Slipstream or EX-XDRiVER?
- On Steam reviews Slipstream scores higher (91.2% positive) than EX-XDRiVER (75.2% 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 EX-XDRiVER first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before EX-XDRiVER (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 EX-XDRiVER 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.
- Is EX-XDRiVER free?
- Yes — EX-XDRiVER is a free-to-play Steam title. Slipstream is paid (9.99 USD).