Choose Neon Nights
Choose Neon Nights if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neon Nights launched in 2021.
Neon Nights vs Neon Nights 2
Neon Nights and Neon Nights 2 both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Neon Nights (2021) is 1 year older than Neon Nights 2 (2022). Neon Nights 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Neon Nights (52.2% 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 Neon Nights 2
Choose Neon Nights 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Neon Nights 2 launched in 2022.
Both Neon Nights and Neon Nights 2 sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam, 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
 Neon Nights |  Neon Nights 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.2% positive (46 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CrazySky3D | CrazySky3D |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Neon Nights (2021) is 1 year older than Neon Nights 2 (2022).
- Neon Nights 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Neon Nights (52.2% positive).
- Neon Nights is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Neon Nights 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Neon Nights 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neon Nights has no Deck rating yet.
Neon Nights vs Neon Nights 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Nights or Neon Nights 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Nights (2021) came out before Neon Nights 2 (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 Neon Nights and Neon Nights 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.