Choose SkyDrift
Choose SkyDrift if you want an Indie game with Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards. SkyDrift launched in 2011.
SkyDrift vs DethKarz
SkyDrift and DethKarz both land in 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 are Racing games on Steam. SkyDrift (2011) is 9 years older than DethKarz (2020). DethKarz scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than SkyDrift (89.1% 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 DethKarz
Choose DethKarz if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. DethKarz launched in 2020.
Both SkyDrift and DethKarz sit in 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
 SkyDrift |  DethKarz | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (402 reviews) | 97.7% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Reality | Beam Software |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- SkyDrift (2011) is 9 years older than DethKarz (2020).
- DethKarz scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than SkyDrift (89.1% positive).
- DethKarz is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than SkyDrift (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- SkyDrift is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DethKarz has no Deck rating yet.
SkyDrift vs DethKarz — FAQ
- Should I play SkyDrift or DethKarz first?
- If you want chronology, SkyDrift (2011) came out before DethKarz (2020). 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 SkyDrift and DethKarz similar?
- They overlap on 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 DethKarz have multiplayer like SkyDrift?
- No. SkyDrift supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DethKarz is listed as single-player only.
- Does SkyDrift run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SkyDrift is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DethKarz doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.