Synthwave Hop vs POLY IMPULSE
Synthwave Hop and POLY IMPULSE 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 5 years older than POLY IMPULSE (2026). Synthwave Hop is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than POLY IMPULSE (5.99 USD vs. 11.24 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Synthwave Hop |  POLY IMPULSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 11.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 96.9% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RockSolid Studios | Dani Bedmar, Moromon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synthwave Hop (2021) is 5 years older than POLY IMPULSE (2026).
- Synthwave Hop is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than POLY IMPULSE (5.99 USD vs. 11.24 USD).
Synthwave Hop vs POLY IMPULSE — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Hop or POLY IMPULSE first?
- If you want chronology, Synthwave Hop (2021) came out before POLY IMPULSE (2026). 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 POLY IMPULSE 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.