Choose Slipstream
Choose Slipstream if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Slipstream launched in 2018.
Slipstream vs Night Drive - Anomaly
Slipstream and Night Drive - Anomaly 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 8 years older than Night Drive - Anomaly (2026). Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Night Drive - Anomaly 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 Night Drive - Anomaly
Choose Night Drive - Anomaly if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Night Drive - Anomaly launched in 2026.
Both Slipstream and Night Drive - Anomaly sit in Indie 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 |  Night Drive - Anomaly | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Racing |
| 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 | Single-player only |
| Developers | ansdor | Easewwin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Slipstream (2018) is 8 years older than Night Drive - Anomaly (2026).
- Slipstream is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Night Drive - Anomaly has no Deck rating yet.
Slipstream vs Night Drive - Anomaly — FAQ
- Should I play Slipstream or Night Drive - Anomaly first?
- If you want chronology, Slipstream (2018) came out before Night Drive - Anomaly (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 Night Drive - Anomaly 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.
- Does Night Drive - Anomaly have multiplayer like Slipstream?
- No. Slipstream supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Night Drive - Anomaly is listed as single-player only.
- Does Slipstream run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slipstream is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Night Drive - Anomaly doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.