Choose TurBot
Choose TurBot if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. TurBot launched in 2021.
TurBot vs Synth Race
TurBot and Synth Race both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. TurBot (2021) is 4 years older than Synth Race (2025). Synth Race is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than TurBot (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Synth Race
Choose Synth Race if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synth Race launched in 2025.
Both TurBot and Synth Race sit in Action, Indie, and Racing 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
 TurBot |  Synth Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Jacob Moore | Chonker Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- TurBot (2021) is 4 years older than Synth Race (2025).
- Synth Race is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than TurBot (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
TurBot vs Synth Race — FAQ
- Should I play TurBot or Synth Race first?
- If you want chronology, TurBot (2021) came out before Synth Race (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 TurBot and Synth Race similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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 TurBot have multiplayer like Synth Race?
- No. Synth Race supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while TurBot is listed as single-player only.