Choose Synthwave Hop
Choose Synthwave Hop if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Hop launched in 2021.
Synthwave Hop vs SPEEDSHOT
Synthwave Hop and SPEEDSHOT 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 SPEEDSHOT (2026). Synthwave Hop is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SPEEDSHOT (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 SPEEDSHOT
Choose SPEEDSHOT if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SPEEDSHOT launched in 2026.
Both Synthwave Hop and SPEEDSHOT sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  SPEEDSHOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 100% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RockSolid Studios | karmacode |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synthwave Hop (2021) is 5 years older than SPEEDSHOT (2026).
- Synthwave Hop is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SPEEDSHOT (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- SPEEDSHOT is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Synthwave Hop has no Deck rating yet.
Synthwave Hop vs SPEEDSHOT — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Hop or SPEEDSHOT first?
- If you want chronology, Synthwave Hop (2021) came out before SPEEDSHOT (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 SPEEDSHOT 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.