Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-
Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- launched in 2019.
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs RISE99
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and RISE99 both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 7 years older than RISE99 (2026). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose RISE99
Choose RISE99 if you want an Action and Racing game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RISE99 launched in 2026.
Both Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and RISE99 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- |  RISE99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | OlivierJT | Springplay Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 7 years older than RISE99 (2026).
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs RISE99 — FAQ
- Should I play Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- or RISE99 first?
- If you want chronology, Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) came out before RISE99 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and RISE99 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.