Choose City Zoomer
Choose City Zoomer if it matches what drew you to this matchup. City Zoomer launched in 2021.
City Zoomer vs SurfsUp
City Zoomer and SurfsUp both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. City Zoomer (2021) is 4 years older than SurfsUp (2025). City Zoomer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than SurfsUp (87.4% positive). 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 SurfsUp
Choose SurfsUp if you want a Sports, Free To Play, and Racing game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SurfsUp launched in 2025.
Both City Zoomer and SurfsUp sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op, 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
 City Zoomer |  SurfsUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (88 reviews) | 87.4% positive (563 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Planet Renox | Mark Arneman, Nerdiful, Carina Arneman |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- City Zoomer (2021) is 4 years older than SurfsUp (2025).
- City Zoomer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than SurfsUp (87.4% positive).
- SurfsUp is free; City Zoomer is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SurfsUp is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; City Zoomer has no Deck rating yet.
City Zoomer vs SurfsUp — FAQ
- Should I play City Zoomer or SurfsUp first?
- If you want chronology, City Zoomer (2021) came out before SurfsUp (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 City Zoomer and SurfsUp similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both City Zoomer and SurfsUp have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: City Zoomer ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SurfsUp ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is SurfsUp free?
- Yes — SurfsUp is a free-to-play Steam title. City Zoomer is paid (4.99 USD).