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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Synthwave Dream '85 down to the 7 that fit the “Mobile” category. Retrowave, Grid: Autosport and F1 2011 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Synthwave Dream '85.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

The best games like Synthwave Dream '85 on Mobile

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Synthwave Dream '85. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1RetrowaveClosest overall match

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCasualRelaxingCyberpunkThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 49%· 38

Year 2018Dev RewindappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, 80's supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave! Listening to Synthwave / Retrowave most people have had this feeling of nostalgia for an era they didn't know or that never existed.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: game mode and visuals.

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#2Grid: AutosportClosest on game mode

iRank78

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerOfflineSoloThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB78· 13OC78· 33

Year 2014Dev Codemasters Southam · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Synthwave Dream '85.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3F1 2011

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 76%· 745RAWG👍 59%· 49MC83IGDB77· 10

Year 2011Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

The official FORMULA ONE™ game returns with new circuits, split-screen and co-op Championship modes plus all the cars and stars from the 2011 season.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Synthwave Dream '85.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode62Visuals41

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 40KRAWG👍 70%· 382MC79IGDB78· 13OC80· 83

Year 2018Dev Handy Games · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals and game mode.

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#5Driver

iRank95

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloThird Person

IGDB95· 2

Year 1999Dev Reflections Interactive · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: game mode.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Paperboy

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloThird Person

IGDB77· 2

Year 1984Dev Atari GamesOn iOS · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: game mode.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 41 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Motorsport Manager

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloManagementIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 14KRAWG👍 80%· 97MC81IGDB90· 1OC82· 16

Year 2014Dev Playsport Games · SEGAPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, resource management and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Motorsport Manager - Challenge Pack DLC and 'Devil's in the Detail' free update OUT NOW About the Game The ultimate management game for fans of motorsport. Feel the thrill of race day. React in real-time and make split-second decisions to gain the edge on your rivals.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: progression and visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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