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 Audiosurf 2
AudioSurf and Audiosurf 2 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 7 years older than Audiosurf 2 (2015). AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Audiosurf 2 (80.7% 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 Audiosurf 2
Choose Audiosurf 2 if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2015) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,394 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both AudioSurf and Audiosurf 2 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 |  Audiosurf 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 80.7% positive (3,394 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Dylan Fitterer |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 7 years older than Audiosurf 2 (2015).
- AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Audiosurf 2 (80.7% positive).
- AudioSurf is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Audiosurf 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Audiosurf 2 does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
AudioSurf vs Audiosurf 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, AudioSurf or Audiosurf 2?
- On Steam reviews AudioSurf scores higher (95.4% positive) than Audiosurf 2 (80.7% 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 Audiosurf 2 first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Audiosurf 2 (2015). 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 Audiosurf 2 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.