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 Auditorium
AudioSurf and Auditorium 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 4 years older than Auditorium (2012). AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Auditorium (82.8% 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 Auditorium
Choose Auditorium if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Auditorium launched in 2012.
Both AudioSurf and Auditorium 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 |  Auditorium | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 82.8% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Cipher Prime Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 4 years older than Auditorium (2012).
- AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Auditorium (82.8% positive).
- Auditorium is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Auditorium does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Auditorium has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Auditorium — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Auditorium first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Auditorium (2012). 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 Auditorium 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 Auditorium have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Auditorium is listed as single-player only.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Auditorium doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.