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 Music95
AudioSurf and Music95 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 13 years older than Music95 (2021). Music95 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Music95
Choose Music95 if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Music95 launched in 2021.
Both AudioSurf and Music95 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 |  Music95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | NJ No.1 |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 13 years older than Music95 (2021).
- Music95 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Music95 does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Music95 has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Music95 — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Music95 first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Music95 (2021). 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 Music95 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 Music95 have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Music95 is listed as single-player only.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Music95 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.