Choose Synthwave Hop
Choose Synthwave Hop if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Synthwave Hop launched in 2021.
Synthwave Hop vs JAZZ OUT
Synthwave Hop and JAZZ OUT 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 3 years older than JAZZ OUT (2024). JAZZ OUT is free; Synthwave Hop is paid (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 JAZZ OUT
Choose JAZZ OUT if you want a Free To Play, Casual, and Racing experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. JAZZ OUT launched in 2024.
Both Synthwave Hop and JAZZ OUT 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 |  JAZZ OUT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 95.8% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RockSolid Studios | Team Sax Appeal, SkyBrave |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synthwave Hop (2021) is 3 years older than JAZZ OUT (2024).
- JAZZ OUT is free; Synthwave Hop is paid (5.99 USD).
- JAZZ OUT is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Synthwave Hop has no Deck rating yet.
Synthwave Hop vs JAZZ OUT — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Hop or JAZZ OUT first?
- If you want chronology, Synthwave Hop (2021) came out before JAZZ OUT (2024). 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 JAZZ OUT 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.
- Is JAZZ OUT free?
- Yes — JAZZ OUT is a free-to-play Steam title. Synthwave Hop is paid (5.99 USD).