Choose Synthwave Dream '85
Choose Synthwave Dream '85 if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Synthwave Dream '85 launched in 2025.
Synthwave Dream '85 vs Rhythm Racer
Synthwave Dream '85 and Rhythm Racer both land in Indie, 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, Racing on Steam. Synthwave Dream '85 has co-op; Rhythm Racer does not. 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 Rhythm Racer
Choose Rhythm Racer if you want an Action and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input.
Both Synthwave Dream '85 and Rhythm Racer sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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
 Synthwave Dream '85 |  Rhythm Racer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (36 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | LoneDev | Elusive Byte |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Synthwave Dream '85 has co-op; Rhythm Racer does not.
Synthwave Dream '85 vs Rhythm Racer — FAQ
- Are Synthwave Dream '85 and Rhythm Racer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.