Choose Neon Sundown
Choose Neon Sundown if you want an Indie experience. Neon Sundown launched in 2022.
Neon Sundown vs Solar Serpent Squadron
Neon Sundown and Solar Serpent Squadron 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 2 years older than Solar Serpent Squadron (2024). Solar Serpent Squadron scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Neon Sundown (87% 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 Solar Serpent Squadron
Choose Solar Serpent Squadron if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solar Serpent Squadron launched in 2024.
Both Neon Sundown and Solar Serpent Squadron 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 |  Solar Serpent Squadron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (315 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ben Nichols | Reima Project |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Neon Sundown (2022) is 2 years older than Solar Serpent Squadron (2024).
- Solar Serpent Squadron scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Neon Sundown (87% positive).
- Solar Serpent Squadron is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Neon Sundown (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Neon Sundown is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Solar Serpent Squadron has no Deck rating yet.
Neon Sundown vs Solar Serpent Squadron — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Sundown or Solar Serpent Squadron first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Sundown (2022) came out before Solar Serpent Squadron (2024). 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 Solar Serpent Squadron 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. Solar Serpent Squadron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.