Choose Synth Run
Choose Synth Run if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synth Run launched in 2021.
Synth Run vs Neon Racer
Synth Run and Neon Racer both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Synth Run (2021) is 1 year older than Neon Racer (2022). Synth Run is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Neon Racer (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Neon Racer
Choose Neon Racer if you want an Action and Racing experience. Neon Racer launched in 2022.
Both Synth Run and Neon Racer sit in 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
 Synth Run |  Neon Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gruffers Studio, Jack Macey | Iful GS |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Synth Run (2021) is 1 year older than Neon Racer (2022).
- Synth Run is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Neon Racer (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Synth Run vs Neon Racer — FAQ
- Should I play Synth Run or Neon Racer first?
- If you want chronology, Synth Run (2021) came out before Neon Racer (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 Synth Run and Neon Racer similar?
- They overlap on 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.