Choose Neon Sundown
Choose Neon Sundown if you want an Indie experience. Neon Sundown launched in 2022.
Neon Sundown vs The Gunslinger
Neon Sundown and The Gunslinger 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. Neon Sundown (2022) is 1 year older than The Gunslinger (2023). The Gunslinger is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Neon Sundown (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Gunslinger
Choose The Gunslinger if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Gunslinger launched in 2023.
Both Neon Sundown and The Gunslinger sit in Action 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 Sundown |  The Gunslinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (315 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ben Nichols | Alex Le Mesurier |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Neon Sundown (2022) is 1 year older than The Gunslinger (2023).
- The Gunslinger is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Neon Sundown (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Neon Sundown is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Gunslinger has no Deck rating yet.
Neon Sundown vs The Gunslinger — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Sundown or The Gunslinger first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Sundown (2022) came out before The Gunslinger (2023). 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 Sundown and The Gunslinger 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.
- Does Neon Sundown run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Neon Sundown is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Gunslinger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.