Arcade-style racing game inspired by the spirit of the early 90s, with drifting mechanics and exotic tracks.
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Very Positive (887) - 90% of the 887 user reviews for this game are positive.
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May 21, 2018
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By Notable Releases May 22, 2018

“When it comes to modernizing the aesthetic of the sub-genre, Slipstream is an utter triumph. The thoughtful balance between traditional look and modern sensibilities ensures that the varied locales ar”

 

About This Game



Slipstream is a racing game inspired by the visuals, music, games and cars from the late 80s and early 90s. It's built on a custom game engine, with an authentic retro feel and unique graphics. The soundtrack, drawing from synthpop and jazz fusion influences, sets the tone for a race across a variety of exotic locations from all around the world, including cities, deserts, forests, mountains and beaches. Drifting and slipstreaming mechanics add depth to the driving gameplay, and the result is a challenging and exciting experience.

Features

  • Authentic pseudo-3D game engine with 2D graphics, just like the glory days of the arcade racers.
  • 20 Different tracks, set on a variety of exotic locations all around the world... and beyond.
  • Local multiplayer up to 4 players!
  • 6 Game modes:
    • Grand Tour, a road trip through exotic landscapes, with branching paths and rivals to race against.
    • Cannonball, a freely customizable race mode with optional traffic, rivals and other racers
    • Grand Prix, a championship mode with five races back to back and money prizes used to upgrade your car!
    • Single Race, just a race in any of the game's 20 tracks
    • Time Trial, a solo race against time
    • Battle Royale, an elimination endurance race mode
  • 5 Car models, each with its own specs and playstyle.
  • Original soundtrack with 9 exclusive songs + you can add your own music.
  • A variety of graphical options to customize the game's visuals, including 30fps mode, CRT and NTSC filters.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.9+
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 18.04+ (or any distro with glibc 2.27 or newer)
      • Memory: 2 GB RAM
      • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
      • Storage: 500 MB available space
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