Choose ArcRacer
Choose ArcRacer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRacer launched in 2023.
ArcRacer vs Neon Shifter
ArcRacer and Neon Shifter both land in Racing 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 Racing games on Steam. ArcRacer (2023) is 4 years older than Neon Shifter (2027). Neon Shifter has co-op; ArcRacer does not. 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 Shifter
Choose Neon Shifter if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neon Shifter launched in 2027.
Both ArcRacer and Neon Shifter sit in Racing 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
 ArcRacer |  Neon Shifter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | Racing | Action, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.00 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (49 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | foxel_ | Kittens in Timespace, Jelly Penguin Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Racing games on Steam.
- ArcRacer (2023) is 4 years older than Neon Shifter (2027).
- Neon Shifter has co-op; ArcRacer does not.
- ArcRacer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neon Shifter has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRacer vs Neon Shifter — FAQ
- Should I play ArcRacer or Neon Shifter first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRacer (2023) came out before Neon Shifter (2027). 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 ArcRacer and Neon Shifter similar?
- They overlap on Racing 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 ArcRacer have multiplayer like Neon Shifter?
- No. Neon Shifter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while ArcRacer is listed as single-player only.
- Does ArcRacer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRacer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neon Shifter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.