Choose Rhythmic Retro Racer
Choose Rhythmic Retro Racer if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhythmic Retro Racer launched in 2020.
Rhythmic Retro Racer vs Synthwave Driver
Rhythmic Retro Racer and Synthwave Driver both land in Action, Casual, Early Access 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 Action, Casual, Early Access on Steam. Rhythmic Retro Racer (2020) is 5 years older than Synthwave Driver (2025). Synthwave Driver scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Rhythmic Retro Racer (84.6% positive). 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 Synthwave Driver
Choose Synthwave Driver if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Synthwave Driver launched in 2025.
Both Rhythmic Retro Racer and Synthwave Driver sit in Action, Casual, and Early Access on Steam, 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
 Rhythmic Retro Racer |  Synthwave Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Casual, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) | 87.2% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Berzah Games | Runebox Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- Rhythmic Retro Racer (2020) is 5 years older than Synthwave Driver (2025).
- Synthwave Driver scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Rhythmic Retro Racer (84.6% positive).
- Rhythmic Retro Racer is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Driver (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Rhythmic Retro Racer vs Synthwave Driver — FAQ
- Should I play Rhythmic Retro Racer or Synthwave Driver first?
- If you want chronology, Rhythmic Retro Racer (2020) came out before Synthwave Driver (2025). 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 Rhythmic Retro Racer and Synthwave Driver similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual, Early Access 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.