# Games like Synthwave Burnout

> The closest matches to Synthwave Burnout: NeverSynth, Retrowave, OutDrive, PalmRide, and Neon Drive. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [NeverSynth](https://imho.run/games/2131200/neversynth) — Also Rhythm and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 282 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2131200/)
2. [Retrowave](https://imho.run/games/1239690/retrowave) — Shares endless runner with Synthwave Burnout. 4,594 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239690/)
3. [OutDrive](https://imho.run/games/441870/outdrive) — Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Synthwave Burnout. 1,474 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/441870/)
4. [PalmRide](https://imho.run/games/1415320/palmride) — Also Rhythm and 1980s, like Synthwave Burnout. 97 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1415320/)
5. [Neon Drive](https://imho.run/games/433910/neon-drive) — Also Rhythm and Cyberpunk, like Synthwave Burnout. 856 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433910/)
6. [Slipstream](https://imho.run/games/732810/slipstream) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 696 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/732810/)
7. [The Divine Invasion](https://imho.run/games/1346960/the-divine-invasion) — Also Noir and Cyberpunk, like Synthwave Burnout. 316 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346960/)
8. [Phantom Spark](https://imho.run/games/1924180/phantom-spark) — Also Racing and Sports, like Synthwave Burnout. 177 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1924180/)
9. [Distance](https://imho.run/games/233610/distance) — Also Cyberpunk and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 4,167 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233610/)
10. [Antigraviator](https://imho.run/games/621020/antigraviator) — A frequent pick in Synthwave Burnout players' libraries, and another Action. 100 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/621020/)
11. [Razortron 2000](https://imho.run/games/539720/razortron-2000) — A frequent pick in Synthwave Burnout players' libraries, and another Indie. 958 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539720/)
12. [Horizon Chase Turbo](https://imho.run/games/389140/horizon-chase-turbo) — Also Racing and Sports, like Synthwave Burnout. 1,338 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389140/)
13. [Victory Heat Rally](https://imho.run/games/1594060/victory-heat-rally) — A frequent pick in Synthwave Burnout players' libraries, and another Sports. 470 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1594060/)
14. [80's OVERDRIVE](https://imho.run/games/1381440/80-s-overdrive) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 225 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1381440/)
15. [Formula Legends](https://imho.run/games/3194360/formula-legends) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 365 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3194360/)
16. [Super Woden GP 2](https://imho.run/games/2083210/super-woden-gp-2) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 504 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083210/)
17. [New Retro Arcade: Neon](https://imho.run/games/465780/new-retro-arcade-neon) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 476 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465780/)
18. [Black Future '88](https://imho.run/games/751820/black-future-88) — Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Synthwave Burnout. 206 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/751820/)
19. [Xenon Racer](https://imho.run/games/899390/xenon-racer) — Also Racing and Sports, like Synthwave Burnout. 236 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899390/)
20. [Rally Arcade Classics](https://imho.run/games/2837580/rally-arcade-classics) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 60 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2837580/)
21. [Rez Infinite](https://imho.run/games/636450/rez-infinite) — Also Rhythm and Cyberpunk, like Synthwave Burnout. 854 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/636450/)
22. [Pacer](https://imho.run/games/389670/pacer) — Also Cyberpunk and Racing, like Synthwave Burnout. 428 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389670/)
23. [Gravel](https://imho.run/games/558260/gravel) — Also Racing and Sports, like Synthwave Burnout. 585 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/558260/)
24. [AudioSurf](https://imho.run/games/12900/audiosurf) — Also Rhythm, like Synthwave Burnout. 6,139 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12900/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693040&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693040&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693040&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1693040
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1693040
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Synthwave Burnout

The lost highway awaits you to take you beyond the horizon. Relax and let the sounds of synthwave open the way into the realm of neon - a world of revived imagination and fantasy, more real than reality itself.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1693040
- **Developer:** Whale Rock Games
- **Publisher:** Whale Rock Games
- **Genres:** Action, Sports, Indie, Racing
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input
- **Released:** Sep 19, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1693040/synthwave-burnout)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1693040&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693040/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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