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Horizon Chase Turbo vs Synthwave Runner

Horizon Chase Turbo and Synthwave Runner 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. Horizon Chase Turbo (2018) is 5 years older than Synthwave Runner (2023). Synthwave Runner is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Horizon Chase Turbo (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 Horizon Chase Turbo

Choose Horizon Chase Turbo if you want a Sports, Indie, and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,338 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Synthwave Runner

Choose Synthwave Runner if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Runner launched in 2023.

Both Horizon Chase Turbo and Synthwave Runner 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.

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Horizon Chase Turbo vs Synthwave Runner — Steam metadata comparison
Horizon Chase Turbo — Steam game coverHorizon Chase TurboSynthwave Runner — Steam game coverSynthwave Runner
Released20182023
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Casual, RacingAction, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews90% positive (1,338 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersAQUIRISSchwan OG

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Horizon Chase Turbo vs Synthwave Runner — FAQ

Should I play Horizon Chase Turbo or Synthwave Runner first?
If you want chronology, Horizon Chase Turbo (2018) came out before Synthwave Runner (2023). 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 Horizon Chase Turbo and Synthwave Runner 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.
Does Synthwave Runner have multiplayer like Horizon Chase Turbo?
No. Horizon Chase Turbo supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Synthwave Runner is listed as single-player only.
Does Horizon Chase Turbo run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Horizon Chase Turbo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Synthwave Runner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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