Choose Synthwave Dream '85
Choose Synthwave Dream '85 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Dream '85 launched in 2025.
Synthwave Dream '85 vs Sunrise GP
Synthwave Dream '85 and Sunrise GP both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam. Sunrise GP (2024) is 1 year older than Synthwave Dream '85 (2025). Synthwave Dream '85 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sunrise GP (90.9% 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 Sunrise GP
Choose Sunrise GP if you want an Action, Sports, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sunrise GP launched in 2024.
Both Synthwave Dream '85 and Sunrise GP sit in Indie, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Synthwave Dream '85 |  Sunrise GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (36 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | LoneDev | Garage 5 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Sunrise GP (2024) is 1 year older than Synthwave Dream '85 (2025).
- Synthwave Dream '85 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sunrise GP (90.9% positive).
- Synthwave Dream '85 is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Sunrise GP (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Sunrise GP is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Synthwave Dream '85 has no Deck rating yet.
Synthwave Dream '85 vs Sunrise GP — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Dream '85 or Sunrise GP first?
- If you want chronology, Sunrise GP (2024) came out before Synthwave Dream '85 (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 Synthwave Dream '85 and Sunrise GP similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Do both Synthwave Dream '85 and Sunrise GP have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Synthwave Dream '85 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Sunrise GP ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.