Fit check
Is Slipstream worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade racing fans who want drifting and slipstreaming in a retro-styled game.
- Players seeking local racing sessions for up to 4 people.
- Racing fans who prefer several modes, including branching routes, time trials and elimination races.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a simulation-focused driving experience rather than arcade-style racing.
- Players who want a large vehicle roster; the game has 5 car models.
- Players seeking online multiplayer rather than local multiplayer.
Our take on Slipstream
Rather than using only standard races, Slipstream combines a branching road trip, configurable events and a five-race championship with elimination and time-trial modes. Its pseudo-3D presentation also departs from modern visual conventions.
What is Slipstream?
Slipstream is an arcade-style racing game inspired by earlier arcade racers, with retro visuals, music and cars.
It uses a pseudo-3D engine with 2D graphics and includes 20 tracks across cities, deserts, forests, mountains, beaches and other locations. Driving combines drifting and slipstreaming. Six modes include Grand Tour with branching paths and rivals, customizable Cannonball races, a five-race Grand Prix with money prizes for car upgrades, Single Race, Time Trial and Battle Royale, an elimination race. Five car models have different specifications and playstyles. Local multiplayer supports up to 4 players. The soundtrack includes 9 original songs, and custom music can be added. Visual options include 30fps, CRT and NTSC settings.
How Slipstream plays
- 01Branching Road Trip
- Grand Tour combines rival races with route choices through varied landscapes.
- 02Customizable Races
- Cannonball lets players configure races with optional traffic, rivals and other racers.
- 03Championship Upgrades
- Grand Prix runs five races in sequence, awarding money prizes for car upgrades.
- 04Local Multiplayer
- Races support up to 4 local players.
- 05Visual Options
- Display settings include 30fps, CRT and NTSC options.
- 06Custom Music
- The game includes 9 original songs and allows additional music to be added.
Slipstream compared to similar games
Barro is also a racing game, with small cars, challenging tracks, arcade races, time trials and split-screen multiplayer; Slipstream instead features drifting and slipstreaming, 20 tracks, six modes and local play for up to 4 players. KartKraft focuses on karting, including a KartKross vehicle and the Brentomonte track, while Slipstream centers on retro-styled arcade racing across varied locations.
Slipstream: platforms & release
Is Slipstream worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade racing fans who want drifting and slipstreaming in a retro-styled game. Skip it if: players looking for a simulation-focused driving experience rather than arcade-style racing.
Where can I download Slipstream?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Slipstream's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Slipstream on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
