Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 32,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Rage of the Dragons NEO
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Rage of the Dragons NEO both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than Rage of the Dragons NEO (2024). Rage of the Dragons NEO scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (92.1% 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 Rage of the Dragons NEO
Choose Rage of the Dragons NEO if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rage of the Dragons NEO launched in 2024.
Both GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Rage of the Dragons NEO sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |  Rage of the Dragons NEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | QUByte Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than Rage of the Dragons NEO (2024).
- Rage of the Dragons NEO scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (92.1% positive).
- Rage of the Dragons NEO is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Rage of the Dragons NEO — FAQ
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Rage of the Dragons NEO first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before Rage of the Dragons NEO (2024). 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 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Rage of the Dragons NEO similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.