Choose Synthwave Runner
Choose Synthwave Runner if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Runner launched in 2023.
Synthwave Runner vs Formula Legends
Synthwave Runner and Formula Legends both land in Action, 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, Racing on Steam. Synthwave Runner (2023) is 2 years older than Formula Legends (2025). Synthwave Runner is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Formula Legends (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Formula Legends
Choose Formula Legends if you want a Sports, Indie, and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. Formula Legends launched in 2025.
Both Synthwave Runner and Formula Legends sit in Action 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
 Synthwave Runner |  Formula Legends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 77.8% positive (365 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Schwan OG | 3DClouds |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- Synthwave Runner (2023) is 2 years older than Formula Legends (2025).
- Synthwave Runner is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Formula Legends (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Formula Legends is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Synthwave Runner has no Deck rating yet.
Synthwave Runner vs Formula Legends — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Runner or Formula Legends first?
- If you want chronology, Synthwave Runner (2023) came out before Formula Legends (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 Synthwave Runner and Formula Legends similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.