Choose B.I.O.T.A.
Choose B.I.O.T.A. if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. B.I.O.T.A. launched in 2022.
B.I.O.T.A. vs Neanderthallica
B.I.O.T.A. and Neanderthallica 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. B.I.O.T.A. (2022) is 3 years older than Neanderthallica (2025). Neanderthallica is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than B.I.O.T.A. (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Neanderthallica
Choose Neanderthallica if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neanderthallica launched in 2025.
Both B.I.O.T.A. and Neanderthallica sit in Action and Indie 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
 B.I.O.T.A. |  Neanderthallica | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (112 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | small bros | Cheers LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- B.I.O.T.A. (2022) is 3 years older than Neanderthallica (2025).
- Neanderthallica is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than B.I.O.T.A. (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- B.I.O.T.A. is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neanderthallica has no Deck rating yet.
B.I.O.T.A. vs Neanderthallica — FAQ
- Should I play B.I.O.T.A. or Neanderthallica first?
- If you want chronology, B.I.O.T.A. (2022) came out before Neanderthallica (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 B.I.O.T.A. and Neanderthallica 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.
- Does B.I.O.T.A. run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — B.I.O.T.A. is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neanderthallica doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.