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JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Developer Gaming Factory
Discover Japan’s legendary car culture in JDM! Take on challenging mountain roads, visit Japanese legendary drifting spots in licensed JDM cars and immerse in the story about second chances told through manga pages. Explore an open world where every turn invites you to master the art of drift. From the Steam store page
342 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
158 positive · 89 negative
95% range 58–70%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 158 | 89 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 13 | 4 | 77 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 1 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
1,683 of 2,250 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
65% recommend · 156 yes, 84 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 240 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (4,659 of 6,151 positive).
Players praise the beautiful graphics, immersive atmosphere, and fun drifting mechanics. [1][2][3] Some reviewers report poor steering wheel support and performance issues. [4][5][6]
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- [13]
i am really trying to like this game but everytime i try to make any good money on the betting missions, the game crashes and i lose all my money i just bet. i would really like to see bug fixes before it could be a 5 star. the drifting is really good when you finally get enough money to buy parts for your car, but getting the money is a pain. i would only get this game if it is on sale again (luckily i did so im …
- [11]
In short : I want to love this game so much, but it has some major flaws. The good : - Visuals, this is easily the game's best selling point. Both the cars and the world are top notch. This also includes the manga. - Vehicle handling (I only tested the simcade on a controller, but it feels "just right") - Vehicle modifications. Lots of them and they are all pretty good, just wish there was more color/livery options …
- [1]
Great game. It doesn't have the most realistic physics but it's good enough. The map feels very interesting to explore and the races are fun. The story is also decent. The manga is really funny to read at times because of how absurd it can get. Overall, I'd recommend the game. There's clearly a lot of love and passion that has gone into it! ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent …
- [2]
Thumbs up because this game is a genuinely awesome rendition of what it would be like if you were a part of the Initial D universe. The atmosphere is quite immersive. Not astonishingly so, but 'really well realized', just missing the spark that would give the game its own identity. And: it IS a great racing game - when it wants to be one. What does that mean? Well, this is the low-down, full of lows entirely …
- [3]
Summary: The car's handling is difficult but satisfying when you learn. Graphics are good enough to be real photos. Car selection is not massive but it is thought out. Game has bugs but so far things are getting fixed when reported. Community is great! Have you ever just wanted to drift up and down mountains? See if you have what it takes to handle a beast when it screeches? This is not a racing game where you …
Summarised from 34 of the 317 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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JDM: Japanese Drift Master sits at 64% positive across 247 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 342 · most liked firsti am really trying to like this game but everytime i try to make any good money on the betting missions, the game crashes and i lose all my money i just bet. i would really like to see bug fixes before it could be a 5 star. the drifting is really good when you finally get enough money to buy parts for your car, but getting the money is a pain. i would only get this game if it is on sale again (luckily i did so im gonna continue to try and play in the state it is in right now) but otherwise, i…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can someone explain how in the free demo before the game was released the wheel sim physics were amazing, and then they released the full game and it was completely different and horrible... Rip
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Polish devs made a game about a polish guy that goes to Japan to drive cars and bang Japanese girls. 999/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My PC is above the required specs. However game still crashes. Played for 8 mins and crashed twice. Not recommended.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't expect to play it on a sim, much better feeling on a controller.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game but I'm not spending a dime on DLC until they add the multiplayer they promised.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. It doesn't have the most realistic physics but it's good enough. The map feels very interesting to explore and the races are fun. The story is also decent. The manga is really funny to read at times because of how absurd it can get. Overall, I'd recommend the game. There's clearly a lot of love and passion that has gone into it! ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is pretty good and fun to play with some nice graphics. Unfortunatly if u rebuilt windows u lose all your played progress...and dev's won't help you...basically played 13hrs for nothing.. Edit: Dev's answered my e-mail and send me a save file to compensate the lost. Big up to the dev's !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In short : I want to love this game so much, but it has some major flaws. The good : - Visuals, this is easily the game's best selling point. Both the cars and the world are top notch. This also includes the manga. - Vehicle handling (I only tested the simcade on a controller, but it feels "just right") - Vehicle modifications. Lots of them and they are all pretty good, just wish there was more color/livery options though. - Diverse set of missions and a good main story. - The music Now onto…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →meh with a controller not fun with a wheel framerate/performance is bad overall meh get it on sale if you like drifting a lot otherwise stay away
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Revenge, specifically. 3's cars were a lot like 1 & 2--coupes and JDM-inspired sports cars. all the endgame stuff was, like, racing an LMP2 or NASCAR car. Revenge to me was the first time an arcade game reflected the hypercar/track car as, like, the new "fastest shit in the game"
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought JDM: Japanese Drift Master thinking I’d become a drifting legend. Turns out I’ve mostly become a professional tree inspector. This game has taught me many things: Guardrails are stronger than my car Corners appear faster when you’re overconfident And drifting is 10% skill, 90% “please don’t hit that pole” The world is beautiful, the atmosphere is chill, and the roads are perfect for drifting… …which is unfortunate, because I still manage to spin out on the straight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →100% Achievement Review: Based on my experience completing all the (available) achievements. Feel free to follow my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45897386/]Steam Curator & [url=https://www.youtube.com/@Awijii]Youtube Channel for more 100% reviews, videos & achievement content! Title: JDM: Japanese Drift Master Summary: Open-world drift-racing game Personal notes: JDM is a arcade-focused drifting game, putting you behind the wheel as you take on drift events, races, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game but bad optimization ruined it, it was fine when i played on beta version but now its very laggy. Also i encountered another problem, my custom key mapping it keeps changing to default for some reason, it happened 3 times under 1 hour. Refunding this game for now, will get back when everything gets fixed !!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 'has wheel support', but it's not good. Don't buy if you are looking to use a wheel. It's a controller game. Dev has known about the poor support for a while. Still no fix/update for it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good map with excellent views, great graphics, and perfect music. The big problem with the game? I play with a steering wheel and it’s practically impossible to control the car, no matter what settings I use. It feels like I’m driving on ice: as soon as I start turning into a corner, even at low speed, the car instantly loses control. The handling is terrible. I didn’t try playing with a controller, maybe it’s better, I don’t know. I decided to refund the game and get my money back. My…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a driving game that gets everything right, except the driving. I could go on complaining about how the cars feel like their on ice, or how the brakes always feel like they're over heated or just need to be bled, but what really "grinds my gears" is how slow it all still feels. Actually, what really makes me mad is how often the game itself crashes. If you enjoy taking pictures of cars in some very well done environments, you're gunna have a great time. If you are expecting to enjoy the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I could give neutral I would. The game has some performance issues as stated in other comments and reviews. Drifting is fun, the map and setting is cool but I cant say I enjoy driving around due to the physics. Once u get to higher speeds and complete builds, driving becomes extremely floaty and almost uncontrollable no matter what you do which ruins the experience. The demo and early stages of the game physics felt better for some reason and unfortunately the latest updates dont fix a lot…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(1/2) Anyone here like Gran Turismo? Been meaning to make a fun little game on my free time. No racing, just cruise mode. Visit scenic places while driving your 90s JDM car. Meet the first vehicle: The Daikyu Nebula RS! #indiegame #gamedev #gameart #lowpoly
neutral · AI labelView post →Got the first set of Kickstarter-backed billboards in game! Happy to support / be supported by projects like Drift Boom Boom and Street Legal Revision! Also, JDM Sport Classics is a real life JDM vehicle importer in North America. So rad! Thank you for being so cool!
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolute trash. This has to be a meme game right? Like there is no way this is serious. Let me explain as to why i ask that question. - Hit a rock while drifting, car is up in the air 50 ft. - Go over a cone, you guess it, car is now 50ft in the air. - Hit the railing drifting at low speed, at least a 720 turn on the car. - NPC drivers, just drive. Go in front of them, and they just drive lol they will crash you and keep driving. - Car completely still slowly slides sideways.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →new pinned time :D this is basically a cyberpunk fanpage at this point but I also like: • Silly cats • Games/Game Development • Overwatch • Music • Art • VR • Photography • JDM Cars • Pokémon • Space • Ocean I'm also a musician and a video editor so if you need either I'll be happy to help :)
neutral · AI labelView post →Thumbs up because this game is a genuinely awesome rendition of what it would be like if you were a part of the Initial D universe. The atmosphere is quite immersive. Not astonishingly so, but 'really well realized', just missing the spark that would give the game its own identity. And: it IS a great racing game - when it wants to be one. What does that mean? Well, this is the low-down, full of lows entirely uncalled for: !!! TLDR !!! PRO: + awesome and immersive overworld to cruise around…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is trying to be what street racing games like NFS, Midnight Club, and Tokyo Extreme Racer used to be. This game is essentially what NFS Pro-Street should've been IMO. And while it's not perfect if you're an old school Unc trying to relive those glory days of street racing games this is a great game to plug in your favorite controller and enjoy. It also has actual P-R-O-G-R-E-S-S-I-O-N. You know, you start dead broke with a rusty half primer rattletrap get embarrassed by the "cool…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a beautiful digital representation of an ɛ̃fini RX-7 (pronounced like the French word for "infinite", infini) Gran Turismo occasionally gets flak for having a dozen variations of JDM cars but I consider that a plus! GT is as much an automotive museum as it is a video game and it does both well!
neutral · AI labelView post →Honestly, I feel sad. This game does NOT give you a feeling of speed. It tells you are are driving 130km/h but it takes you a second or two to drive past a house, I can't get a real feeling for a car because everytime I look at the speedometer I am just sad. I know this game is about drifting but still. Another point is the sports car (the one you have in the driving school) going to 3rd gear at 35km/h? My bothers Hyundai i10 can do better. It is also pretty hard to keep drifting when I have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Summary: The car's handling is difficult but satisfying when you learn. Graphics are good enough to be real photos. Car selection is not massive but it is thought out. Game has bugs but so far things are getting fixed when reported. Community is great! Have you ever just wanted to drift up and down mountains? See if you have what it takes to handle a beast when it screeches? This is not a racing game where you memorize the road, find the shortcut or even finish first and the finish…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just started playing this game, but I absolutely love it. I don't know what it is in particular, but it's almost perfect. I had went all out on FH6. I had been looking for an open world, jdm focused racing game reminiscent of the 80's-00's tuner culture but all of the big box racing series seem to miss the mark by a mile. New NFS, The Crew 2, Forza Horizon 6, they're all this weird brand of car carnival / festival types that just seem like silly colorful arcades. They give everybody the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I simply cannot recommend this game to anyone at it's current state. Why? it's unpolished and boring and lack proper design to motivate you to play it or enjoy it. 1. You do not feel connected to the game world or characters, no reason to get immerrsed in the game. 2. very bad start to the game, and bad pacing, you don't get choices in cars, missions are uninspired and boring. 3 Bad feedback on your controlls, if you're playing with a joystick you can't feel the car or the breaks locking,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful game, worth it if you miss the good old NFSU/U2 days, but note these things: Pros: * The graphics are top notch, very stylised but gorgeous * The map is awesome, in 4ish hours I barely got around to see about 20% of it * Loads of cars, loads of customisations and in-depth tuning (NFSU2 like) * Interesting missions, in general there are a ton of things to do Cons: * The AI drivers are about as good as a cat with a blindfold on. I can't tell you how many times one of the opponents has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The graphics is nice, the feeling and handling is also nice, the story is ok. However there is a big issue which is EITHER: - a very bad physics - a super bad wheel support - my skills issue Because no matter what I do, I can't initiate a drift with a steering wheel / simracing setup (fanatec) Drifting works just fine with a controller (xbox or dualsense) but with a wheel it is just frustratring. Also, there is no actual drifitng lessons, you just have a goal (eg: x distance while…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I reeaaaalllllyy want to love this, it has almost everything I want from drift racing game; however, it has some glaring flaws that have made me rage quit and drop the game for weeks at a time more than I would like to admit. The visuals are stunning, including the minute details in the cars that make them feel real, and just a little arcadey. The handling of the cars, when working, feels amazing, and should be the main selling point of the game. Also, the customization you can do makes the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its got some of the worst handling i've ever seen in a game. It doesn't even feel like you're driving a car and more like you're using some hover car from Star Wars. Theres no weight to anything, and the physics are wonky, going from stiff to too loose whenever it feels like. I honestly hate it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unlike TXR, JDM can change graphics settings in-game so I don't need to use the console and can make the changes properly in-game. This lets me make better comparison screenshots, for example this one as a test: Global Illumination Low vs Ultra
neutral · AI labelView post →Same boat here, here’s a list of things I enjoy Soulsborne Horror games Helldivers 2 Phasmophobia Game of Thrones Fallout God of War Those videos of people making blades Those videos of people restoring old tools JDM cars Euro cars Horror movies #promosky #gamingsky #cars #movies #scary
neutral · AI labelView post →I really tired giving this game a chance, but it's just not worth it. Highly regret buying this day one, especially for that price tag. This game has some of the worst AI drivers I have ever seen. They have zero spatial awareness to both you and their fellow AI opponents, and they definitely don't have the same physics system as you. Every race they either crawl at grandma pace from the starting line, almost at a standstill, or activate hyperdrive launching you or even other ai drivers into…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Japanese Drift Master has become my comfort game. It is often times difficult to find a racing game that doesn't feel high stakes 24/7 with its overwhelming mechanics or styling. Japanese Drift Master perfects simplicity in every aspect. The game has a very casual feel, but also demands skill from the drifting. Each car does feel different, so you have to re-learn how to drift each vehicle as you level it up to unlock more upgrades. While the game is overall great, I do have a few complaints.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highway runs in the big body 4-door🌆🌃🚗 (in-game photomode, unedited) #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #jdm #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't understand this game's drift physics at all. Cars are either too snappy and instant, or spin out instantly. I've had better time drifting stock cars in other games, like Assetto Corsa and CarX. I really want to like this game, but I just can't really get into it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Missions are not fun, failing a mission because a car got too close to you or vice versa is not good mission design, it is simply frustrating and miserable. I want to like this game so bad, and it was almost good, driving is overall fun, but these crappy race design and rules really hold the game back
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →car show tomorrow made a game inside my #toyota #yaris its a #jdm legend in the making lol #arduino #gamedev come check out the yt channel to see it in action :D
neutral · AI labelView post →Demo Map vs IRL R9 loop 🌃🏎️ Green highlights is the part of the demo map that exist IRL. The other roads are fantasy. Full game maps, will be more like 75% real roads, 25% fantasy. #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #jdm #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →DO YOU EVEN FORKLIFT? ARRIVES MAY 28 A Silly, physics-based forklift game inspired by Ghibli, JDM and Jazzy music! It's like What the Golf meets Forklift sim in Ghibli Japan!! STEAM / Switch / XBOX / PS5 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Beautiful map that’s fun to drive and explore Excellent sound design with good, fitting music Good car selection, though the R32 is unfortunately missing Decent performance tuning options Beautiful optical tuning, but the lack of a livery editor is noticeable Story is mostly text-based and relies heavily on reading Overall a very beautiful game, especially for a small team
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To quote Keiichi Tsuchiya “I drift not because it's the quickest way around a corner, but because it's the most fun” I was thrilled it was 100% Steam Deck compatible without needing any real adjustments but you might want to lower the graphics settings so it runs a bit better on the Deck. I have found a few bugs and a few (but not game breaking) spelling and grammatical errors. ★ The gravity program(?) is pretty bad because all you have to do is hit something at just the right moment, & at…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#RadRide at auction today, live from Japan! Here's a car that's nearly never seen in 4/B condition: A 97 Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg! If you're unfamiliar, this is the hot hatch version of the model, prominently featured in many a racing game and quite the missile! DM for interest or to bid! #JDM
neutral · AI labelView post →Do you even Forklift? I'll be happy if you wanna check my lastest game prototype! The Forklifting puzzles will be placed someware in Ghibli like JAPAN! #indiegame #gamedev #japan #jdm #ghibli #anime sosik-dev.itch.io/do-you-even-...
neutral · AI labelView post →redoing my pinned, if u like any of these let's be moots :D • Silly cats • Anything Cyberpunk • Games/Game Development • Overwatch • Music • Art • VR • Photography • JDM Cars • Pokémon • Space • Ocean there's definitely more stuff but I can't put it ALL here cus of space and just bad memory
neutral · AI labelView post →What an absolute delight! JDM: Japanese Drift Master already had me in its claws when I first saw it back when it was available in a Steam Next Fest. The demo felt really well done and I had to refrain from playing more, so that I actually want to play the full game when it comes out. And man am I happy I did wait... Jumping in, the game has a relatively simple premise: Here you have a car - use it to drift to your hearts content. Whether it's the open world or the mission routes, drifting just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has such a relaxing vibe. i do want more drift angle for reverse entries but thats the only change i can think of for a personal improvement of my experience. i love that its offline playable THANK YOU! its sushi delivery sim is cute and perfect, so i can chill and not sweat whilst playing my fave car game. you did great Gaming Factory<3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In short, this is basically a replica mixture of Initial D + Tokyo Xtreme Racer + NFS + Forza Horizon Everything mix together. This game is about drifting, obviously the title tells already, but they also added grip race and drag race in the main story (just like NFS) and force you to complete it. You will find annoyed if you want drifting only. There's not many choice of JDM cars (but they can't wait to make more USA muscle cars in DLC already) Almost every car in game is set for…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you haven’t join the discord server. There are mods that breath new life in the demo. Featuring new textures, music, daytime, etc. discord.gg/night-runners #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #jdm #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished the game and wow, i am extremely underwhelmed. The game was buggy from the start, the AI is not fun to race against (besides the fact they drive like there is nobody around them and the cars weigh as much as a go kart which sends you flying at the smallest amount of contact) and the physics of this game are beyond awful. Such a well thought out map just to have the worst possible gameplay on it. The starter car they force you to start with is faster than any of the few possible…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is annoyingly hard for a stupid arcade game, learning curve is BS, even when you get the hang of it the events don't make sense, say for example the one where I have to stay within 25m of that car while drifting is annoying and really unnecessary for a beginner playing this when I can easily beat that car in a normal way but they had to go with the "PLOT". Also, the drift school was of no use and can go to hell, I thought it might give me a reward or something after grinding for so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a great game. I do love the story, it reminds me of Initial D, particularly when delivering sushi to the destination, similar to Takumi Fujiwara delivering tofu to Mt. Akina in his AE86 in the former. However, given the PC specs I have, I didn't like the fact that the game lags, even on medium graphics, so I had to play with the lowest graphics to enjoy the experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm seriously impressed with this game — I can’t believe it was made by an indie studio! The graphics are absolutely AAA-worthy, and I got it for dirt cheap — that was my first thought when I launched it. The music channels offer a bunch of different styles for any mood you’re in. The driving mechanics are easily the best thing about the game — it basically feels like an updated Battle Gear 3, which made me super nostalgic! I also love how easy it is to set up your cars; the presets make…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →spent more time trying to reconfigure the controls than i did playing and every time i went back to the game all it did was reset. i want to play the game not spend however long just trying to get the bloody thing to work. 1 last thing, for a game that clearly has the word DRIFT in the title the actual drifting physics seem to be the last thing the developer cared about. was like trying to drift a shopping trolley
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know if it's being on the Unreal engine that makes this game sometimes borderline unplayable or if it's simply bad optimzation, but here's everything else it gets wrong: - The physics is absolutely atrocious and causes much frustration - AI is braindead - Sense of speed is very inconsistent from car to car. your starter car going 150 mph looks and feels super slow but one of the preset tuned cars you get feels super fast at only 70 mph - GPS doesn't work a lot of the time, feels…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Brilliant arcade-like drifter. I was so hesitant to pick this game up after the negative reviews saying about the drifting being poor etc. I personally haven't felt this. I spent a good chunk of my start in the drifting school, trying to learn the mechanics, and once you get it, you can pull off some real slick moves - It feels comparable to being the "badass chav" with the blacked out red Corsa in your local Tesco car park on a Saturday night - You're not really turning heads, but hell, you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this game, i experienced many bugs that i don't know why and how happened but it is still a cool and good game i am even playing it after completing it now i can chill and drift and explore the beautiful world of JDM i cant wait till the other update i recommend the game
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