Choose AudioSurf
Choose AudioSurf if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 6,139 Steam reviews back the pick.
AudioSurf vs Retro Vision
AudioSurf and Retro Vision both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. AudioSurf (2008) is 11 years older than Retro Vision (2019). Retro Vision scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than AudioSurf (95.4% 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 Retro Vision
Choose Retro Vision if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retro Vision launched in 2019.
Both AudioSurf and Retro Vision sit in Indie 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
 AudioSurf |  Retro Vision | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Obulum |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 11 years older than Retro Vision (2019).
- Retro Vision scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than AudioSurf (95.4% positive).
- Retro Vision is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Retro Vision does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retro Vision has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Retro Vision — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Retro Vision first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Retro Vision (2019). 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 AudioSurf and Retro Vision similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Does Retro Vision have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Retro Vision is listed as single-player only.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retro Vision doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.