Inertial Drift
Released Sep 2020
An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks.
84% positive · 1,668 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Inertial Drift launched on September 11, 2020 and received a series of free feature updates throughout 2021, adding new cars, overhauled leaderboards, and quality-of-life improvements. The developer announced in October 2021 that further updates were planned, including new tracks, cars, and expanded single-player content — commitments that were ultimately delivered through the Twilight Rivals Pack.
The Twilight Rivals Pack DLC was announced in June 2022 and released on November 15, 2022, adding a new story mode, four new cars, four new tracks, and a new Eurobeat soundtrack. This was the game's one and only paid DLC expansion.
Both DLC items listed on the store — the Twilight Rivals Pack and the original Soundtrack — are fully released. There are no unreleased DLC entries. The developer has not posted any news or announcements since the Twilight Rivals Pack launched in November 2022, a silence now stretching to June 2026. No future content, roadmap, or follow-up update has been communicated. The game shipped with a finite roster of content, received one major post-launch expansion, and has had no developer activity since that expansion's release. All signs point to development being complete as of November 15, 2022.
Evidence
Twilight Rivals Pack released — the game's major paid DLC expansion, adding a new story mode, four cars, four tracks, and a Eurobeat soundtrack. This is the most recent developer communication.
Twilight Rivals Pack is released. No unreleased DLC entries remain in the store listing.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PQube
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Set in a 90's retro future, Inertial Drift is an Arcade Racer with a devastatingly unique handling model and unbelievably satisfying twin-stick drift mechanics. Inertial Drift offers a whole new level of accessibility and challenge to the arcade racing genre - for a driving experience genuinely unlike anything you've played before.
The left stick is used for steering, while the right hand Drift Stick gives you independent control over your drift. Intuitive for new players and uniquely challenging for pros.
Each one of the 16 cars is a totally different beast, with unique characteristics to master. Get behind the wheel of Sport hatchbacks, Coupe's, Supercars & more!
Tear through neon city streets, race around rural temple complexes and hurtle down winding mountain passes.
Each racetrack is set within a bold and distinctive environment. Including vibrant cityscapes, coastal sunsets, gorgeous starry skies and snow-capped peaks.
With 7 race event types there is plenty of opportunity to perfect your craft! Get competitive in a mix of races, head-to-heads, time trials and style showdowns!
Think you've mastered the perfect drift? What better way to prove it. Take on other racers via local co-op and online multiplayer.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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