Choose Race The Sun
Choose Race The Sun if you want an Action game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,293 Steam reviews back the pick.
Race The Sun vs Synthwave Dream '85
Race The Sun and Synthwave Dream '85 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. Race The Sun (2013) is 12 years older than Synthwave Dream '85 (2025). Synthwave Dream '85 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Race The Sun (94.2% 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 Synthwave Dream '85
Choose Synthwave Dream '85 if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Dream '85 launched in 2025.
Both Race The Sun and Synthwave Dream '85 sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Race The Sun |  Synthwave Dream '85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (1,293 reviews) | 100% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Flippfly LLC | LoneDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Race The Sun (2013) is 12 years older than Synthwave Dream '85 (2025).
- Synthwave Dream '85 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Race The Sun (94.2% positive).
- Synthwave Dream '85 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Race The Sun (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Synthwave Dream '85 has co-op; Race The Sun does not.
- Race The Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Synthwave Dream '85 has no Deck rating yet.
Race The Sun vs Synthwave Dream '85 — FAQ
- Should I play Race The Sun or Synthwave Dream '85 first?
- If you want chronology, Race The Sun (2013) came out before Synthwave Dream '85 (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 Race The Sun and Synthwave Dream '85 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.
- Does Race The Sun have multiplayer like Synthwave Dream '85?
- No. Synthwave Dream '85 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Race The Sun is listed as single-player only.
- Does Race The Sun run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Race The Sun is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Synthwave Dream '85 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.