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 GunJong
Synth Riders and GunJong 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 8 years older than GunJong (2027). Synth Riders is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; GunJong has no Deck rating yet. 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 GunJong
Choose GunJong if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GunJong launched in 2027.
Both Synth Riders and GunJong 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 |  GunJong | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (1,006 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kluge Interactive | Koza Technologies |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synth Riders (2019) is 8 years older than GunJong (2027).
- Synth Riders is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; GunJong has no Deck rating yet.
Synth Riders vs GunJong — FAQ
- Should I play Synth Riders or GunJong first?
- If you want chronology, Synth Riders (2019) came out before GunJong (2027). 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 GunJong 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 GunJong have multiplayer like Synth Riders?
- No. Synth Riders supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while GunJong is listed as single-player only.