Choose Boomerang X
Choose Boomerang X if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Boomerang X launched in 2021.
Boomerang X vs Neon White
Boomerang X and Neon White both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Boomerang X (2021) is 1 year older than Neon White (2022). Neon White scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Boomerang X (95.9% positive). 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 Neon White
Choose Neon White if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.2% positive across 12,271 reviews.
Both Boomerang X and Neon White sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Boomerang X |  Neon White | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (949 reviews) | 98.2% positive (12,271 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DANG! | Angel Matrix |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boomerang X (2021) is 1 year older than Neon White (2022).
- Neon White scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Boomerang X (95.9% positive).
- Boomerang X is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Neon White (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Boomerang X vs Neon White — FAQ
- Which is better, Boomerang X or Neon White?
- On Steam reviews Neon White scores higher (98.2% positive) than Boomerang X (95.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Neon White is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Boomerang X or Neon White first?
- If you want chronology, Boomerang X (2021) came out before Neon White (2022). 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 Boomerang X and Neon White similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Boomerang X and Neon White both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.