Project Heartbeat vs Synth Riders
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Synth Riders wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Project Heartbeat is $20.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Project Heartbeat | Synth Riders |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 53 |
| Quality | 72 | 89 |
| Value | 94 | 35 |
| Popularity | 21 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.80 | $23.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.9% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Project Heartbeat | Synth Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 26, 2020 | October 31, 2019 |
| Developers | EIRTeam | Kluge Interactive |
| Publishers | EIRTeam | Kluge Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 3000 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Project Heartbeat or Synth Riders?
Synth Riders won the comparison against Project Heartbeat based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Project Heartbeat worth buying over Synth Riders?
Based on the metrics, Synth Riders won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Project Heartbeat currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC