Choose Syder Arcade
Choose Syder Arcade if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Syder Arcade launched in 2013.
Syder Arcade vs Retrobooster
Syder Arcade and Retrobooster both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Syder Arcade (2013) is 1 year older than Retrobooster (2014). Syder Arcade is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Retrobooster (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Retrobooster
Choose Retrobooster if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Retrobooster launched in 2014.
Both Syder Arcade and Retrobooster sit in Action and 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
 Syder Arcade |  Retrobooster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (268 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Studio Evil | Really Slick |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Syder Arcade (2013) is 1 year older than Retrobooster (2014).
- Syder Arcade is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Retrobooster (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Syder Arcade is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retrobooster has no Deck rating yet.
Syder Arcade vs Retrobooster — FAQ
- Should I play Syder Arcade or Retrobooster first?
- If you want chronology, Syder Arcade (2013) came out before Retrobooster (2014). 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 Syder Arcade and Retrobooster similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Syder Arcade have multiplayer like Retrobooster?
- No. Retrobooster supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Syder Arcade is listed as single-player only.
- Does Syder Arcade run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Syder Arcade is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retrobooster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.