Choose Synthwave Burnout
Choose Synthwave Burnout if you want an Action and Sports game with Camera Comfort and Playable without Timed Input. Synthwave Burnout launched in 2025.
Synthwave Burnout vs RetroZen
Synthwave Burnout and RetroZen both land in 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. RetroZen (2024) is 1 year older than Synthwave Burnout (2025). RetroZen is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Burnout (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 RetroZen
Choose RetroZen if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. RetroZen launched in 2024.
Both Synthwave Burnout and RetroZen sit in Indie and Racing 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
 Synthwave Burnout |  RetroZen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (331 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whale Rock Games | VitaminsizDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- RetroZen (2024) is 1 year older than Synthwave Burnout (2025).
- RetroZen is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Burnout (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Synthwave Burnout vs RetroZen — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Burnout or RetroZen first?
- If you want chronology, RetroZen (2024) came out before Synthwave Burnout (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 Synthwave Burnout and RetroZen similar?
- They overlap on 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.