Choose SynthwaveZ
Choose SynthwaveZ if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. SynthwaveZ launched in 2024.
SynthwaveZ vs Night of the Wendigo
SynthwaveZ and Night of the Wendigo both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. SynthwaveZ (2024) is 1 year older than Night of the Wendigo (2025). Night of the Wendigo is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SynthwaveZ (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Night of the Wendigo
Choose Night of the Wendigo if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Night of the Wendigo launched in 2025.
Both SynthwaveZ and Night of the Wendigo sit in Action 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
 SynthwaveZ |  Night of the Wendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shadow Games | Nekomata Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- SynthwaveZ (2024) is 1 year older than Night of the Wendigo (2025).
- Night of the Wendigo is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SynthwaveZ (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- SynthwaveZ has co-op; Night of the Wendigo does not.
SynthwaveZ vs Night of the Wendigo — FAQ
- Should I play SynthwaveZ or Night of the Wendigo first?
- If you want chronology, SynthwaveZ (2024) came out before Night of the Wendigo (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 SynthwaveZ and Night of the Wendigo similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Night of the Wendigo have multiplayer like SynthwaveZ?
- No. SynthwaveZ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Night of the Wendigo is listed as single-player only.