Choose Space Elite Force II
Choose Space Elite Force II if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Space Elite Force II launched in 2020.
Space Elite Force II vs Project Neon
Space Elite Force II and Project Neon both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Space Elite Force II (2020) is 6 years older than Project Neon (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Project Neon
Choose Project Neon if you want the Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Project Neon launched in 2026.
Both Space Elite Force II and Project Neon sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Space Elite Force II |  Project Neon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (59 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rising Moon Games | FULLSET |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Space Elite Force II (2020) is 6 years older than Project Neon (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Space Elite Force II vs Project Neon — FAQ
- Should I play Space Elite Force II or Project Neon first?
- If you want chronology, Space Elite Force II (2020) came out before Project Neon (2026). 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 Space Elite Force II and Project Neon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 both Space Elite Force II and Project Neon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Space Elite Force II ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Project Neon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.