Choose DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1
Choose DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 if you want the Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 launched in 2020.
DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 vs Neon Cipher
DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 and Neon Cipher both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 (2020) is 5 years older than Neon Cipher (2025). DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Neon Cipher (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Neon Cipher
Choose Neon Cipher if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neon Cipher launched in 2025.
Both DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 and Neon Cipher sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 |  Neon Cipher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Looksten Inc. | eXomorph Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 (2020) is 5 years older than Neon Cipher (2025).
- DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Neon Cipher (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 vs Neon Cipher — FAQ
- Should I play DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 or Neon Cipher first?
- If you want chronology, DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 (2020) came out before Neon Cipher (2025). 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 DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 and Neon Cipher similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.