Choose MEATGUN
Choose MEATGUN if you want an Early Access experience. MEATGUN launched in 2023.
MEATGUN vs Neon River
MEATGUN and Neon River 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. MEATGUN (2023) is 1 year older than Neon River (2024). Neon River is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than MEATGUN (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 River
Choose Neon River if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neon River launched in 2024.
Both MEATGUN and Neon River 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
 MEATGUN |  Neon River | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | candyhen127 | ZavaStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MEATGUN (2023) is 1 year older than Neon River (2024).
- Neon River is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than MEATGUN (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
MEATGUN vs Neon River — FAQ
- Should I play MEATGUN or Neon River first?
- If you want chronology, MEATGUN (2023) came out before Neon River (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 MEATGUN and Neon River 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.