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 Rhythm Rush!
AudioSurf and Rhythm Rush! 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 9 years older than Rhythm Rush! (2017). AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Rhythm Rush! (56.7% 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 Rhythm Rush!
Choose Rhythm Rush! if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhythm Rush! launched in 2017.
Both AudioSurf and Rhythm Rush! 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 |  Rhythm Rush! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (6,139 reviews) | 56.7% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dylan Fitterer | KFriske Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AudioSurf (2008) is 9 years older than Rhythm Rush! (2017).
- AudioSurf scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Rhythm Rush! (56.7% positive).
- Rhythm Rush! is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than AudioSurf (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AudioSurf has co-op; Rhythm Rush! does not.
- AudioSurf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rhythm Rush! has no Deck rating yet.
AudioSurf vs Rhythm Rush! — FAQ
- Should I play AudioSurf or Rhythm Rush! first?
- If you want chronology, AudioSurf (2008) came out before Rhythm Rush! (2017). 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 Rhythm Rush! 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 Rhythm Rush! have multiplayer like AudioSurf?
- No. AudioSurf supports multiplayer on Steam (Co-op), while Rhythm Rush! is listed as single-player only.
- Does AudioSurf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AudioSurf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rhythm Rush! doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.