Choose Synth Riders
Choose Synth Riders if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 1,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Synth Riders vs Fresh Tracks
Synth Riders and Fresh Tracks 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. Synth Riders (2019) is 6 years older than Fresh Tracks (2025). Fresh Tracks scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Synth Riders (92.9% 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 Fresh Tracks
Choose Fresh Tracks if you want a Sports game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fresh Tracks launched in 2025.
Both Synth Riders and Fresh Tracks 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
 Synth Riders |  Fresh Tracks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 16.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (1,006 reviews) | 98% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kluge Interactive | Buffalo Buffalo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synth Riders (2019) is 6 years older than Fresh Tracks (2025).
- Fresh Tracks scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Synth Riders (92.9% positive).
- Fresh Tracks is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Synth Riders (16.24 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Synth Riders is Deck Unsupported, Fresh Tracks is Deck Verified.
Synth Riders vs Fresh Tracks — FAQ
- Should I play Synth Riders or Fresh Tracks first?
- If you want chronology, Synth Riders (2019) came out before Fresh Tracks (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 Synth Riders and Fresh Tracks 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.
- Does Fresh Tracks have multiplayer like Synth Riders?
- No. Synth Riders supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Fresh Tracks is listed as single-player only.