Choose SkyDrift
Choose SkyDrift if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. SkyDrift launched in 2011.
SkyDrift vs Synth Race
SkyDrift and Synth Race 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. SkyDrift (2011) is 14 years older than Synth Race (2025). SkyDrift is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Synth Race (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Synth Race
Choose Synth Race if you want an Action game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Synth Race launched in 2025.
Both SkyDrift and Synth Race sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player 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
 SkyDrift |  Synth Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (402 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Digital Reality | Chonker Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- SkyDrift (2011) is 14 years older than Synth Race (2025).
- SkyDrift is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Synth Race (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- SkyDrift is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Synth Race has no Deck rating yet.
SkyDrift vs Synth Race — FAQ
- Should I play SkyDrift or Synth Race first?
- If you want chronology, SkyDrift (2011) came out before Synth Race (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 SkyDrift and Synth Race 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.
- Does SkyDrift run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SkyDrift is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Synth Race doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.