Choose Synth Riders
Choose Synth Riders if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 1,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Synth Riders vs LOFI Katana
Synth Riders and LOFI Katana both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Synth Riders (2019) is 4 years older than LOFI Katana (2023). LOFI Katana is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Synth Riders (16.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 LOFI Katana
Choose LOFI Katana if it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOFI Katana launched in 2023.
Both Synth Riders and LOFI Katana sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Synth Riders |  LOFI Katana | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (1,006 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kluge Interactive | LOFI Clan |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Synth Riders (2019) is 4 years older than LOFI Katana (2023).
- LOFI Katana is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Synth Riders (16.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Synth Riders is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; LOFI Katana has no Deck rating yet.
Synth Riders vs LOFI Katana — FAQ
- Should I play Synth Riders or LOFI Katana first?
- If you want chronology, Synth Riders (2019) came out before LOFI Katana (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 Synth Riders and LOFI Katana similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 LOFI Katana have multiplayer like Synth Riders?
- No. Synth Riders supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while LOFI Katana is listed as single-player only.