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 Oxytone
AudioSurf and Oxytone 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 15 years older than Oxytone (2023). Oxytone scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than AudioSurf (95.4% 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 Oxytone
Choose Oxytone if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Oxytone launched in 2023.
Both AudioSurf and Oxytone 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 |  Oxytone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 97.5% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | OxGames |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 15 years older than Oxytone (2023).
- Oxytone scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than AudioSurf (95.4% positive).
- Oxytone is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (1.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Oxytone does not.
- Steam Deck: AudioSurf is Deck Playable, Oxytone is Deck Verified.
AudioSurf vs Oxytone — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Oxytone first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Oxytone (2023). 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 Oxytone 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 Oxytone have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Oxytone is listed as single-player only.