Choose AudioSurf
Choose AudioSurf if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.4% positive across 6,139 reviews.
AudioSurf vs Symphony
AudioSurf and Symphony 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 Symphony (2012). AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Symphony (87.3% 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 Symphony
Choose Symphony if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Symphony launched in 2012.
Both AudioSurf and Symphony 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 |  Symphony | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 87.3% positive (605 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Empty Clip Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 4 years older than Symphony (2012).
- AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Symphony (87.3% positive).
- Symphony is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Symphony does not.
- Steam Deck: AudioSurf is Deck Playable, Symphony is Deck Unsupported.
AudioSurf vs Symphony — FAQ
- Which is better, AudioSurf or Symphony?
- On Steam reviews AudioSurf scores higher (95.4% positive) than Symphony (87.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, AudioSurf is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play AudioSurf or Symphony first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Symphony (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 Symphony 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 Symphony have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Symphony is listed as single-player only.