Rank 01Games like Synthwave Burnout
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Synthwave Burnout also play
The closest matches to Synthwave Burnout: NeverSynth, Retrowave, OutDrive, PalmRide, and Neon Drive. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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PalmRide
Why this: Also Rhythm and 1980s, like Synthwave Burnout.
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Neon Drive
Why this: Also Rhythm and Cyberpunk, like Synthwave Burnout.
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Slipstream
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Synthwave Burnout.
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The Divine Invasion
Why this: Also Noir and Cyberpunk, like Synthwave Burnout.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Whale Rock Games
- Price: $11.99checked Oct 31
- 78% of 331 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Indie, Racing
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Custom soundtrack support
- Music drives the gameplay
- Neon visuals immerse instantly
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Hypnotic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Synthwave Burnout at current Steam store prices.
Razortron 2000
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Synthwave Burnout.
Dream Swing
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Synthwave Burnout.
Music Racer
Why this: Same chill mood as Synthwave Burnout.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Synthwave Burnout, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
SurfsUp
Why this: Same chill mood as Synthwave Burnout.
FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Synthwave Burnout.
Dystopia
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Synthwave Burnout.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Neon Drive
Why this: Also Rhythm and Cyberpunk, like Synthwave Burnout.
Slipstream
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Synthwave Burnout.
Phantom Spark
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Synthwave Burnout.
More from Whale Rock Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Whale Rock Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
We Are The Dwarves
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Synthwave Burnout.
Cybernetic Fault
Why this: Same chill mood as Synthwave Burnout.
About Synthwave Burnout
The closest matches to Synthwave Burnout: NeverSynth, Retrowave, OutDrive, PalmRide, and Neon Drive. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Synthwave Burnout is your kind of game, the closest matches are NeverSynth, Retrowave and OutDrive — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and hypnotic, and single out its collecting notes and custom track import. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Synthwave Burnout: The lost highway awaits you to take you beyond the horizon. Relax and let the sounds of synthwave open the way into the realm of neon - a world of revived imagination and fantasy, more real than reality itself.
Is Synthwave Burnout worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 331 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Custom soundtrack support
- Music drives the gameplay
- Neon visuals immerse instantly
- Perfect for unwinding after work
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's boring and monotonous. You just drive in a straight line, and the music gets boring quickly. There's almost no gameplay. After 15 minutes, I wanted to turn it off.”
People who play it also play: NeverSynth, Retrowave, OutDrive
Frequently asked about Synthwave Burnout
Can I run it?
How much does Synthwave Burnout cost?
Synthwave Burnout is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Synthwave Burnout?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Synthwave Burnout are NeverSynth, Retrowave, OutDrive.
Who developed Synthwave Burnout?
Synthwave Burnout was developed by Whale Rock Games.