Choose AudioSurf
Choose AudioSurf if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 6,139 Steam reviews back the pick.
AudioSurf vs Beat Hazard
AudioSurf and Beat Hazard 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 2 years older than Beat Hazard (2010). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (AudioSurf: 6,139 reviews, Beat Hazard: 3,477). 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 Beat Hazard
Choose Beat Hazard if you want an Action and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. 3,477 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both AudioSurf and Beat Hazard sit in Indie on Steam and both list Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.4% vs 95.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 AudioSurf |  Beat Hazard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 95.1% positive (3,477 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | Cold Beam Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 2 years older than Beat Hazard (2010).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (AudioSurf: 6,139 reviews, Beat Hazard: 3,477).
- Beat Hazard is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Beat Hazard has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Beat Hazard — FAQ
- Which is better, AudioSurf or Beat Hazard?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: AudioSurf sits at 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews), Beat Hazard at 95.1% (3,477). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play AudioSurf or Beat Hazard first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Beat Hazard (2010). 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 Beat Hazard 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.
- Do both AudioSurf and Beat Hazard have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: AudioSurf ships Co-op; Beat Hazard ships Co-op.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Beat Hazard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.