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Shadow of the Guild vs Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher

Shadow of the Guild and Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Shadow of the Guild (2022) is 1 year older than Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher (2023). Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Guild (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Shadow of the Guild

Choose Shadow of the Guild if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadow of the Guild launched in 2022.

Choose Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher

Choose Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher launched in 2023.

Both Shadow of the Guild and Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Shadow of the Guild vs Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher — Steam metadata comparison
Shadow of the Guild — Steam game coverShadow of the GuildNeon Ninja: Pixel Slasher — Steam game coverNeon Ninja: Pixel Slasher
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews80% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGuild StudioHapGames

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Shadow of the Guild vs Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher — FAQ

Should I play Shadow of the Guild or Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher first?
If you want chronology, Shadow of the Guild (2022) came out before Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher (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 Shadow of the Guild and Neon Ninja: Pixel Slasher similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
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