Games like Synthwave Dream '85
If Synthwave Dream '85 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Racing: Storm Chase, Bloody Rally Show and Sunrise GP — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, chill and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Racing: Storm Chase
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Top pick for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
This is a car racing as the core of the game, driving different cars, experience unlimited driving fun. Challenge the thrilling track, but also with friends to play two, experience the thrilling chase game!
Bloody Rally Show
WHY THIS
Shares procedural track generation with Synthwave Dream '85.
Second-strongest match for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
Welcome to Bloody Rally Show - a head-on smash between frenetic top-down arcade racing and hyperviolent reality TV. You must drift, boost, and blast to keep the viewers entertained and your paymasters happy. Go full throttle and drive to survive! Includes local multiplayer mayhem for up to 4 players
Sunrise GP
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
A classic racer with a sunny twist. Enjoy up to 4p splitscreen, crazy bosozoku like tuning, leaderboards, cell-shaded graphics, synthwave music, and laid-back vibes. Grand Prix is waiting for you!
Splash Cars
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Racing with Synthwave Dream '85.
Paint the world to be a better place with your car, one neighborhood at a time. In an isometric 3D-free driving experience.
Redout: Enhanced Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with Synthwave Dream '85.
Redout is a tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD. It is designed to be an uncompromising, fast, tough and satisfying driving experience, soaked in that vertigo that stands at the core of the arcade racing genre.
Space Ribbon - Slipstream to the Extreme
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
The ultimate slipstream racer! Chase down a giant space beast and race to enter the creature’s mouth as it spews out a series of psychedelic racetracks. Slipstream to the extreme! Modify your junked up classic car and race to the finish line as you compete to become the intergalactic winner.
Barro 2020
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Ranked #7 for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
Try not to fall!
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition
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Ranked #8 for Synthwave Dream '85 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Synthwave Dream '85.
iRacing presents the Official Game of The World of Outlaws, featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car, Late Models and Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, as well as 8 additional series including the all-new Micro Sprints, and many others.
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Rebel Galaxy
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Synthwave Dream '85.
Reviewers of Synthwave Dream '85 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
OutDrive
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Synthwave Dream '85.
Reviewers of Synthwave Dream '85 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Racing with Synthwave Dream '85.
Put the pedal to the metal or your girl will die! Experience the atmosphere of the world inspired by 80s with their neon lights, VHS tapes and synth pop. Buckle up! Gaming experiment in genre of music runner - not a game, aesthetic concept.
Race Race Racer
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Synthwave Dream '85.
Reviewers of Synthwave Dream '85 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with Synthwave Dream '85.
Feel the rush as you tear down the track at breakneck speeds in a thrilling car race to the finish.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Synthwave Dream '85 at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~75% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
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Priced ~50% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~63% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
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Priced ~50% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
shapez
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Priced ~75% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~50% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
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Priced ~50% under Synthwave Dream '85 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
DORONKO WANKO
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.
Landfall Archives
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
DOGWALK
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Synthwave Dream '85.
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!
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Sunrise GP
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
A classic racer with a sunny twist. Enjoy up to 4p splitscreen, crazy bosozoku like tuning, leaderboards, cell-shaded graphics, synthwave music, and laid-back vibes. Grand Prix is waiting for you!
Redout: Enhanced Edition
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Racing with Synthwave Dream '85.
Redout is a tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD. It is designed to be an uncompromising, fast, tough and satisfying driving experience, soaked in that vertigo that stands at the core of the arcade racing genre.
Barro 2020
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Synthwave Dream '85.
Try not to fall!
Frequently asked about Synthwave Dream '85
- How much does Synthwave Dream '85 cost?
- Synthwave Dream '85 is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Synthwave Dream '85 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Synthwave Dream '85 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Synthwave Dream '85?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Synthwave Dream '85 are Racing: Storm Chase, Bloody Rally Show, Sunrise GP.
- Who developed Synthwave Dream '85?
- Synthwave Dream '85 was developed by LoneDev.
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