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Master Reboot vs Neon Junctions

Master Reboot and Neon Junctions both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Master Reboot (2013) is 6 years older than Neon Junctions (2019). Neon Junctions scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Master Reboot (75.2% positive). 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 Master Reboot

Choose Master Reboot if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Master Reboot launched in 2013.

Choose Neon Junctions

Choose Neon Junctions if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neon Junctions launched in 2019.

Both Master Reboot and Neon Junctions sit in Indie 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

Master Reboot vs Neon Junctions — Steam metadata comparison
Master Reboot — Steam game coverMaster RebootNeon Junctions — Steam game coverNeon Junctions
Released20132019
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price2.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews75.2% positive (330 reviews)93.3% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWales Interactive9 Eyes Game Studio

Side by side

Master Reboot vs Neon Junctions — FAQ

Should I play Master Reboot or Neon Junctions first?
If you want chronology, Master Reboot (2013) came out before Neon Junctions (2019). 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 Master Reboot and Neon Junctions similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 Master Reboot run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Master Reboot is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Neon Junctions doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Master Reboot vs Neon Junctions — Verdict (2026) · imho.run