Choose Metropolis 1998
Choose Metropolis 1998 if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Simulation experience. Metropolis 1998 launched in 2026.
Metropolis 1998 vs Pixelpolis Neon
Metropolis 1998 and Pixelpolis Neon both land in Early Access 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 Early Access games on Steam. Pixelpolis Neon (2025) is 1 year older than Metropolis 1998 (2026). 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 Pixelpolis Neon
Choose Pixelpolis Neon if you want a Casual experience. Pixelpolis Neon launched in 2025.
Both Metropolis 1998 and Pixelpolis Neon sit in Early Access 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
 Metropolis 1998 |  Pixelpolis Neon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access | Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yesbox Studios | Daniel Koepf, Blood Stain Games |
Side by side
- Both are Early Access games on Steam.
- Pixelpolis Neon (2025) is 1 year older than Metropolis 1998 (2026).
Metropolis 1998 vs Pixelpolis Neon — FAQ
- Should I play Metropolis 1998 or Pixelpolis Neon first?
- If you want chronology, Pixelpolis Neon (2025) came out before Metropolis 1998 (2026). 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 Metropolis 1998 and Pixelpolis Neon similar?
- They overlap on Early Access 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.