Choose NeuroWorm
Choose NeuroWorm if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. NeuroWorm launched in 2022.
NeuroWorm vs Neon Cipher
NeuroWorm and Neon Cipher both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. NeuroWorm (2022) is 3 years older than Neon Cipher (2025). NeuroWorm is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Neon Cipher (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Neon Cipher
Choose Neon Cipher if you want an Adventure game with VR Only. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neon Cipher launched in 2025.
Both NeuroWorm and Neon Cipher sit in Action, Indie, 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
 NeuroWorm |  Neon Cipher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Graverobber Foundation | eXomorph Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- NeuroWorm (2022) is 3 years older than Neon Cipher (2025).
- NeuroWorm is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Neon Cipher (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
NeuroWorm vs Neon Cipher — FAQ
- Should I play NeuroWorm or Neon Cipher first?
- If you want chronology, NeuroWorm (2022) came out before Neon Cipher (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 NeuroWorm and Neon Cipher similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.