Choose SYNTHETIK 2
Choose SYNTHETIK 2 if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,407 Steam reviews back the pick.
SYNTHETIK 2 vs Nine Minute Mayhem
SYNTHETIK 2 and Nine Minute Mayhem 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. SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) is 4 years older than Nine Minute Mayhem (2025). Nine Minute Mayhem is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than SYNTHETIK 2 (0.99 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 Nine Minute Mayhem
Choose Nine Minute Mayhem if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nine Minute Mayhem launched in 2025.
Both SYNTHETIK 2 and Nine Minute Mayhem 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
 SYNTHETIK 2 |  Nine Minute Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (2,407 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flow Fire Games | Supercap Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) is 4 years older than Nine Minute Mayhem (2025).
- Nine Minute Mayhem is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than SYNTHETIK 2 (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- SYNTHETIK 2 has co-op; Nine Minute Mayhem does not.
- SYNTHETIK 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Nine Minute Mayhem has no Deck rating yet.
SYNTHETIK 2 vs Nine Minute Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play SYNTHETIK 2 or Nine Minute Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) came out before Nine Minute Mayhem (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 SYNTHETIK 2 and Nine Minute Mayhem 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.
- Does Nine Minute Mayhem have multiplayer like SYNTHETIK 2?
- No. SYNTHETIK 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Nine Minute Mayhem is listed as single-player only.
- Does SYNTHETIK 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SYNTHETIK 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Nine Minute Mayhem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.