Choose Synth Riders
Choose Synth Riders if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 1,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Synth Riders vs Unpatterned Cut
Synth Riders and Unpatterned Cut both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Synth Riders (2019) is 6 years older than Unpatterned Cut (2025). Unpatterned Cut scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Unpatterned Cut
Choose Unpatterned Cut if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Unpatterned Cut launched in 2025.
Both Synth Riders and Unpatterned Cut sit in Action on Steam and both list 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 |  Unpatterned Cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (1,006 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kluge Interactive | Vnow Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Synth Riders (2019) is 6 years older than Unpatterned Cut (2025).
- Unpatterned Cut scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Synth Riders (92.9% positive).
- Unpatterned Cut is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Synth Riders (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Synth Riders is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Unpatterned Cut has no Deck rating yet.
Synth Riders vs Unpatterned Cut — FAQ
- Should I play Synth Riders or Unpatterned Cut first?
- If you want chronology, Synth Riders (2019) came out before Unpatterned Cut (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 Unpatterned Cut similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Unpatterned Cut have multiplayer like Synth Riders?
- No. Synth Riders supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Unpatterned Cut is listed as single-player only.