Choose The Local
Choose The Local if you want a Free To Play game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Local launched in 2025.
The Local vs Synth Race
The Local and Synth Race 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. Both released in 2025. The Local is free; Synth Race is paid (4.99 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 Synth Race
Choose Synth Race if you want a Racing experience. Synth Race launched in 2025.
Both The Local and Synth Race sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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
 The Local |  Synth Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Free To Play | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (408 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Tobey Gronow | Chonker Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- The Local is free; Synth Race is paid (4.99 USD).
The Local vs Synth Race — FAQ
- Are The Local and Synth Race 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.
- Is The Local free?
- Yes — The Local is a free-to-play Steam title. Synth Race is paid (4.99 USD).