Choose Race Project
Choose Race Project if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Race Project launched in 2021.
Race Project vs Synapse Grid
Race Project and Synapse Grid both land in Early Access, Racing 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 Early Access, Racing on Steam. Race Project (2021) is 5 years older than Synapse Grid (2026). Synapse Grid has co-op; Race Project does not. 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 Synapse Grid
Choose Synapse Grid if you want an Action and Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Synapse Grid launched in 2026.
Both Race Project and Synapse Grid sit in Early Access and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP, 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
 Race Project |  Synapse Grid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bearded Monkeys | AlluringCoffee |
Side by side
- Both share Early Access, Racing on Steam.
- Race Project (2021) is 5 years older than Synapse Grid (2026).
- Synapse Grid has co-op; Race Project does not.
Race Project vs Synapse Grid — FAQ
- Should I play Race Project or Synapse Grid first?
- If you want chronology, Race Project (2021) came out before Synapse Grid (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 Race Project and Synapse Grid similar?
- They overlap on Early Access, Racing 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.