Choose DESYNC
Choose DESYNC if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DESYNC launched in 2017.
DESYNC vs Acid Spy
DESYNC and Acid Spy 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. DESYNC (2017) is 1 year older than Acid Spy (2018). Acid Spy scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive). 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 Acid Spy
Choose Acid Spy if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.4% positive across 128 reviews.
Both DESYNC and Acid Spy sit in Action and Indie 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
 DESYNC |  Acid Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (286 reviews) | 91.4% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Foregone Syndicate | Spin Slash |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DESYNC (2017) is 1 year older than Acid Spy (2018).
- Acid Spy scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive).
- Acid Spy is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than DESYNC (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Acid Spy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DESYNC has no Deck rating yet.
DESYNC vs Acid Spy — FAQ
- Which is better, DESYNC or Acid Spy?
- On Steam reviews Acid Spy scores higher (91.4% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Acid Spy is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DESYNC or Acid Spy first?
- If you want chronology, DESYNC (2017) came out before Acid Spy (2018). 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 DESYNC and Acid Spy 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.