Choose Boson X
Choose Boson X if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Boson X launched in 2014.
Boson X vs Synthwave Hop
Boson X and Synthwave Hop 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. Boson X (2014) is 7 years older than Synthwave Hop (2021). Boson X is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Hop (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Synthwave Hop
Choose Synthwave Hop if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Synthwave Hop launched in 2021.
Both Boson X and Synthwave Hop sit in Action and Indie 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
 Boson X |  Synthwave Hop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (804 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney | RockSolid Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boson X (2014) is 7 years older than Synthwave Hop (2021).
- Boson X is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Synthwave Hop (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Boson X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Synthwave Hop has no Deck rating yet.
Boson X vs Synthwave Hop — FAQ
- Should I play Boson X or Synthwave Hop first?
- If you want chronology, Boson X (2014) came out before Synthwave Hop (2021). 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 Boson X and Synthwave Hop 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 Boson X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boson X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Synthwave Hop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.