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Racing Game about Illegal Night Street Racing. Nice Cars and Advanced Engine Tuning. Most Realistic and Best Physics. Most Quality Graphics. Drive the Large Japan Highway with traffic. Feel the Real experience, try to drift with car cockpit camera.
Drift Streets Japan is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game
developed by JDM4iK Games
and published by SA Industry and BATYSTORE LTD.
Released on December 21st 2015 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 3,605 reviews of which 2,329 were positive and 1,276 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX275
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended DX11
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Drift Streets Japan was once a gem for fans of street drifting. It offered eight tracks ranging from highway runs to touge drift maps. Back in the day, it had a vibrant online multiplayer community, with multiple servers usually filled with 10 to 20 cars. If you’re an old school fan, you’ll remember the infamous money glitch… it removed the grind and let you quickly unlock every car and modification you wanted. Unfortunately, as of 2025, the multiplayer servers have been removed, and the once active online community is no longer around. While the game can still be enjoyed in single player mode for casual drifting, it feels like it has lost its original charm. The driving mechanics also feel clunkier than before, especially with how the car gearing behaves. The best way to play now is with auto-shifting off and manual transmission enabled. Attempting advanced moves like reverse entries or large angle drifts usually ends in a spinout, as the game doesn’t reward or handle those techniques well anymore. ⸻ Steam Deck Performance I recently tested Drift Streets Japan on the Steam Deck, and it runs smoothly with the following settings: • Proton: Proton 9.0-4 • Frame Limit: 50 FPS • Disable Frame Limit: Off • Allow Tearing: Off • Half-Rate Shading: Off • TDP Limit: 8 Watts • Manual GPU Clock: 800 MHz • Scaling Mode: Auto • Scaling Filter: Sharp • Sharpness: 5 These settings provide a consistent, smooth experience, and the Deck never feels hot or overheated during play. I’ve also customized the game’s controls to better fit the Steam Deck’s button layout. You can find and use this setup in the Community Layouts section under the name “DSJ - Steam Deck Setup.” The game will recognize the controls as if an Xbox 360 controller is connected. ⸻ Final Thoughts If you’re chasing the golden days of Drift Streets Japan, that experience simply isn’t there anymore. However, if you just want to kill a couple of hours, this lightweight drifting game can still scratch that itch. For a more complete and modern drifting experience, I’d recommend checking out Assetto Corsa or CarX Street instead. That said, the mobile version of Drift Streets Japan actually holds up better these days. Its quick play format fits perfectly for short drifting sessions… ideal for pulling out your phone and cutting a few laps.
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I'm recommending this purely based on nostalgia. If you never played this game then I wouldn't recommend it, just get something else, like Assetto Corsa. But back in the day this game was really good, it had a active community from what I remember. I do remember one map was really popular, touge 1.
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Needs controller support with button mapping. good fun! wouldn't recommend this game till there is button mapping but if you like keyboard style, good recommend :)
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This game enough good to me. Nice graphics&chill with phonk music
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Drift Streets Japan is an interesting drift-focused game that has its ups and downs. It certainly offers a unique experience for those who enjoy drifting, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark in every area. One of the first things I noticed is the car handling and drifting mechanics. While the game aims to be a drift simulation, it’s a bit harder to control than you might expect, and the physics don’t always feel realistic. It’s a challenge to get the hang of, and it can feel off at times, especially if you're used to other racing or drifting games with more polished mechanics. For me, this made the learning curve a little steeper, and it didn't quite offer the level of satisfaction I was hoping for. The car selection doesn't have a favorite for me because I tend to switch things up frequently, but the customization and ability to experiment with different vehicles keep it fresh. However, the maps don’t feel like a true open-world experience. Every corner seems to lead to similar terrain, so the sense of exploration is lost a bit. While the map is fine for what it is, the repetition of the environments made me wish for a more diverse and expansive world to explore. On the sound front, the game has some hits and misses. The turbo sounds are amazing—when you hit that boost, it feels great—but the drifting sound can become quite repetitive. It’s the same drift audio over and over, which detracts from the immersion after a while. What I found most enjoyable was the track editor. It gave me a chance to create my own courses, practice my drifting, and earn money for new cars. This feature adds a lot of replay value, and I spent a good amount of time just drifting around the custom tracks I created. It’s one of the game’s strong points and a way to keep things interesting without feeling stuck in the same routines. That said, the game could really benefit from more updates. More cars, more maps, and additional things to do would greatly enhance the experience. Right now, it feels like it’s mostly about drifting and a bit of money grinding for new cars, which can get repetitive after a while. For the developers, I’d love to see more updates to keep the game alive and engaging over time. Fresh content and variety would go a long way in maintaining player interest. After about an hour of play, I found myself getting bored and not really feeling the urge to return. While it’s enjoyable at first, the lack of variety and depth might leave you wanting more. My advice would be to grab the game when it’s on sale, as it’s fun for a little while but doesn’t hold up long-term. Overall, Drift Streets Japan is a fun game if you’re into drifting and don’t mind the challenging controls. It’s satisfying in short bursts, but it could use more variety and polish to really shine. If you’re someone who enjoys experimenting with cars, drifting around custom tracks, and just vibing with the turbo sounds, this game is worth a try. However, if you’re looking for a more comprehensive, immersive driving experience, there are certainly areas that could be improved.
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Drift Streets Japan is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
Drift Streets Japan is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Drift Streets Japan received 2,329 positive votes out of a total of 3,605 achieving a rating of 6.34.
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Drift Streets Japan was developed by JDM4iK Games and published by SA Industry and BATYSTORE LTD.
Drift Streets Japan is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Drift Streets Japan is not playable on MacOS.
Drift Streets Japan is not playable on Linux.
Drift Streets Japan offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Drift Streets Japan includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Drift Streets Japan does not currently offer any DLC.
Drift Streets Japan does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Drift Streets Japan does not support Steam Remote Play.
Drift Streets Japan is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
JDM4iK Games
Publisher
SA Industry,
BATYSTORE LTD
Release
21 Dec 2015
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