Space Ribbon - Slipstream to the Extreme

Space Ribbon - Slipstream to the Extreme

Released Jan 2019

The ultimate slipstream racer! Chase down a giant space beast and race to enter the creature’s mouth as it spews out a series of psychedelic racetracks. Slipstream to the extreme! Modify your junked up classic car and race to the finish line as you compete to become the intergalactic winner.

60% positive · 103 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Space Ribbon launched into Early Access in August 2016, reached its V1 release on January 4, 2019, and received occasional patches through November 2019. After a roughly four-year gap, the studio — now operating under the name CGA Studio Games (previously Onteca) — published a major build update on September 1, 2022, citing gameplay improvements, drift control fixes, streamlined progression, and audio fixes. That post noted the update was "the first major build update since 2019" and suggested future updates "within a more reasonable timeframe if we spot any problems or if players would like to see anything added" — a vague, community-reactive statement rather than a firm commitment to planned content. Both DLC items on the store were released in October 2016 during Early Access and have long since shipped. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced expansions, and no roadmap or developer statement indicating specific future content is planned. The September 2022 post represents the most recent developer communication on record. Since that date — now nearly four years ago as of June 2026 — there have been no further posts, patches, or announcements. The developer has not made any statement about concluding development either; the game simply went quiet after that update. The overall pattern here is of a game that launched as a finished product at V1 in January 2019, received minor maintenance through 2019, and got one belated polish pass in September 2022. There is no sustained post-launch content cadence, no outstanding commitments, and no evidence of planned additions. The game is effectively complete, with the September 1, 2022 update representing the last substantive development activity.
Evidence
Developer (now rebranded as CGA Studio Games) returned after a ~4-year gap to ship a major build update with gameplay, drift, and audio improvements. Noted future updates would come 'within a more reasonable timeframe' if problems are spotted or players request additions — a reactive rather than planned commitment. This is the last known communication from the developer.
news post · Sep 1, 2022 source ambiguous
high
Developer announced V1 release, bringing the game out of Early Access and aligning it with the Nintendo Switch version. No post-launch content roadmap was mentioned.
news post · Jan 4, 2019 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Applaud Productions
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

SPACE RIBBON

The ultimate slipstream racer!

The year is 2132 and the earth’s remaining resources have been mined to create Space Ribbon, a reality TV racing platform set in the far reaches of the galaxy. Giant space creatures roam... extraterrestrial pandas and tigers that spew illuminated ribbons of solid space junk from their mouths (space ribbons.) Humans compete by racing on these platforms, using the beaten up cars left strewn across dystopian Earth. This hedonistic pass-time has become the fastest growing sport in the galaxy.

The aim of game is to chase down a giant space beast and race to enter the creature’s mouth as it spews out a series of different psychedelic racetracks. Slipstream to the extreme and beat your opponents to the finish line! Modify your junked up classic car and compete to become the intergalactic winner. The world is watching you…

FEATURES
  • Extreme slipstream – drift behind your opponent to boost your acceleration
  • Immersive VR mode
  • Special weapons cup
  • Never the same track twice!
  • Intelligent track generation combines procedural AI with great track design.
  • Navigate a twisting, turning, unpredictable racetrack as it appears ahead of you.
  • Race your friends with up to 4 Player split-screen.
  • 2 classes of car, with 4 in each class, each with different strengths.
  • Level up your racer to unlock new and harder race modes including cosmic mode.
  • Unlock new cars and upgrades to improve engine, grip and slipstreaming.

Psychedelic Space Racing









In the fastest growing sport in the galaxy, be the first to chase down a giant space beast as it spews a completely different psychedelic racetrack out of its mouth every time you play.

Modify junked up classic cars and turn them into the fastest in space.





Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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