Choose Synthwave Hop
Choose Synthwave Hop if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Synthwave Hop launched in 2021.
Synthwave Hop vs Sleembo
Synthwave Hop and Sleembo both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Synthwave Hop (2021) is 4 years older than Sleembo (2025). Sleembo is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Hop (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Sleembo
Choose Sleembo if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sleembo launched in 2025.
Both Synthwave Hop and Sleembo sit in Action and 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
 Synthwave Hop |  Sleembo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RockSolid Studios | Sleembo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synthwave Hop (2021) is 4 years older than Sleembo (2025).
- Sleembo is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Hop (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Synthwave Hop vs Sleembo — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Hop or Sleembo first?
- If you want chronology, Synthwave Hop (2021) came out before Sleembo (2025). 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 Synthwave Hop and Sleembo similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.