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 Flood
AudioSurf and Flood 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 14 years older than Flood (2022). Flood is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (0.49 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 Flood
Choose Flood if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flood launched in 2022.
Both AudioSurf and Flood 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 |  Flood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Vector Game |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 14 years older than Flood (2022).
- Flood is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Flood does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Flood has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Flood — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Flood first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Flood (2022). 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 Flood 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 Flood have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Flood is listed as single-player only.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Flood doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.