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 Sound Shift
AudioSurf and Sound Shift 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 Sound Shift (2015). AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Sound Shift (84.8% 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 Sound Shift
Choose Sound Shift if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Sound Shift launched in 2015.
Both AudioSurf and Sound Shift 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 |  Sound Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 84.8% positive (92 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Matthew Brown |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 7 years older than Sound Shift (2015).
- AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Sound Shift (84.8% positive).
- Sound Shift is free; AudioSurf is paid (9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Sound Shift does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sound Shift has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Sound Shift — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Sound Shift first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Sound Shift (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 Sound Shift 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 Sound Shift have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Sound Shift is listed as single-player only.
- Is Sound Shift free?
- Yes — Sound Shift is a free-to-play Steam title. AudioSurf is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sound Shift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.