Choose Synthwave Hop
Choose Synthwave Hop if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthwave Hop launched in 2021.
Synthwave Hop vs Neon White
Synthwave Hop 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. Synthwave Hop (2021) is 1 year older than Neon White (2022). Synthwave Hop is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Neon White (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 White
Choose Neon White if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,271 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Synthwave Hop and Neon White sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Synthwave Hop |  Neon White | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 98.2% positive (12,271 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RockSolid Studios | Angel Matrix |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Synthwave Hop (2021) is 1 year older than Neon White (2022).
- Synthwave Hop is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Neon White (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Neon White is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Synthwave Hop has no Deck rating yet.
Synthwave Hop vs Neon White — FAQ
- Should I play Synthwave Hop or Neon White first?
- If you want chronology, Synthwave Hop (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 Synthwave Hop 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.