Synth Riders vs Thumper
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Thumper wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Thumper is $22.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Synth Riders | Thumper |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 53 | 70 |
| Quality | 89 | 90 |
| Value | 35 | 81 |
| Popularity | 25 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.34 | $1.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.9% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Synth Riders | Thumper |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 31, 2019 | October 10, 2016 |
| Developers | Kluge Interactive | Drool |
| Publishers | Kluge Interactive | Drool |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent | Intel i5-6400 (required for VR) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent | nVidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (required for VR) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3000 MB available space | 1400 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Synth Riders or Thumper?
Thumper won the comparison against Synth Riders 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 Synth Riders worth buying over Thumper?
Based on the metrics, Thumper 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. Thumper currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC