Choose Frozen Synapse
Choose Frozen Synapse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Frozen Synapse launched in 2011.
Frozen Synapse vs Synchronicity
Frozen Synapse and Synchronicity both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Frozen Synapse (2011) is 13 years older than Synchronicity (2024). Synchronicity is free; Frozen Synapse is paid (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 Synchronicity
Choose Synchronicity if you want a Free To Play game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Synchronicity launched in 2024.
Both Frozen Synapse and Synchronicity sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Steam Turn Notifications, 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
 Frozen Synapse |  Synchronicity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (889 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Mode 7 | Floaty Orange |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Frozen Synapse (2011) is 13 years older than Synchronicity (2024).
- Synchronicity is free; Frozen Synapse is paid (24.99 USD).
- Frozen Synapse is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Synchronicity has no Deck rating yet.
Frozen Synapse vs Synchronicity — FAQ
- Should I play Frozen Synapse or Synchronicity first?
- If you want chronology, Frozen Synapse (2011) came out before Synchronicity (2024). 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 Frozen Synapse and Synchronicity similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Is Synchronicity free?
- Yes — Synchronicity is a free-to-play Steam title. Frozen Synapse is paid (24.99 USD).