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 Bubble Dogs
AudioSurf and Bubble Dogs 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 16 years older than Bubble Dogs (2024). Bubble Dogs is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (4.99 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 Bubble Dogs
Choose Bubble Dogs if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bubble Dogs launched in 2024.
Both AudioSurf and Bubble Dogs 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 |  Bubble Dogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Rivardus |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 16 years older than Bubble Dogs (2024).
- Bubble Dogs is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Bubble Dogs does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bubble Dogs has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Bubble Dogs — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Bubble Dogs first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Bubble Dogs (2024). 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 Bubble Dogs 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 Bubble Dogs have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Bubble Dogs is listed as single-player only.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bubble Dogs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.