Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want a Racing game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Slipstream launched in 2018.
Slipstream vs Beatcore
Slipstream and Beatcore both land in Indie, Casual 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 on Steam. Slipstream (2018) is 8 years older than Beatcore (2026). Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beatcore has no Deck rating yet. 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 Beatcore
Choose Beatcore if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beatcore launched in 2026.
Both Slipstream and Beatcore sit in Indie and Casual 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 |  Beatcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (696 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ansdor | Follow the fun |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 8 years older than Beatcore (2026).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beatcore has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs Beatcore — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or Beatcore first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Beatcore (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 Beatcore similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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. Beatcore doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.