Choose SYNTHETIK 2
Choose SYNTHETIK 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,407 Steam reviews back the pick.
SYNTHETIK 2 vs Tekla
SYNTHETIK 2 and Tekla both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) is 1 year older than Tekla (2022). Tekla is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SYNTHETIK 2 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Tekla
Choose Tekla if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tekla launched in 2022.
Both SYNTHETIK 2 and Tekla sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access 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
 SYNTHETIK 2 |  Tekla | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (2,407 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flow Fire Games | PhantomTouch |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) is 1 year older than Tekla (2022).
- Tekla is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SYNTHETIK 2 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- SYNTHETIK 2 has co-op; Tekla does not.
- SYNTHETIK 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tekla has no Deck rating yet.
SYNTHETIK 2 vs Tekla — FAQ
- Should I play SYNTHETIK 2 or Tekla first?
- If you want chronology, SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) came out before Tekla (2022). 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 SYNTHETIK 2 and Tekla similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Tekla have multiplayer like SYNTHETIK 2?
- No. SYNTHETIK 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Tekla is listed as single-player only.
- Does SYNTHETIK 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SYNTHETIK 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tekla doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.