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First Racer vs Neon Highway

First Racer and Neon Highway both land in Indie, Casual, Racing 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 Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam. First Racer (2023) is 3 years older than Neon Highway (2026). First Racer is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Neon Highway (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 First Racer

Choose First Racer if you want an Action and Sports game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. First Racer launched in 2023.

Choose Neon Highway

Choose Neon Highway if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neon Highway launched in 2026.

Both First Racer and Neon Highway sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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

First Racer vs Neon Highway — Steam metadata comparison
First Racer — Steam game coverFirst RacerNeon Highway — Steam game coverNeon Highway
Released20232026
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Casual, RacingIndie, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews86.5% positive (74 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersPerfect GamesMeridian Studios

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First Racer vs Neon Highway — FAQ

Should I play First Racer or Neon Highway first?
If you want chronology, First Racer (2023) came out before Neon Highway (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 First Racer and Neon Highway similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual, Racing 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.
Does Neon Highway have multiplayer like First Racer?
No. First Racer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Neon Highway is listed as without multiplayer support.
Does First Racer run on Steam Deck?
Yes — First Racer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neon Highway doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.