Choose Neon Racer
Choose Neon Racer if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Neon Racer launched in 2022.
Neon Racer vs Synthwave Driver
Neon Racer and Synthwave Driver 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. Neon Racer (2022) is 3 years older than Synthwave Driver (2025). Synthwave Driver is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Neon Racer (2.99 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 Synthwave Driver
Choose Synthwave Driver if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Driver launched in 2025.
Both Neon Racer and Synthwave Driver sit in Action, 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
 Neon Racer |  Synthwave Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 87.2% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iful GS | Runebox Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Neon Racer (2022) is 3 years older than Synthwave Driver (2025).
- Synthwave Driver is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Neon Racer (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Neon Racer vs Synthwave Driver — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Racer or Synthwave Driver first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Racer (2022) came out before Synthwave Driver (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 Neon Racer and Synthwave Driver 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.