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Games like Double Dragon: Neon

If Double Dragon: Neon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Double Dragon Trilogy, Streets of Rage 4 and Vortex Of Pain — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its 80s soundtrack slaps hard, co op feels amazing and funny. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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WayForward and Abstraction Games deliver a 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up steeped in 1980s parody humor. Players progress through combo-attacks and a gleam-shine-dodge system that rewards precise timing, while mixtape upgrades and skill-leveling provide progression across single-player or local co-op modes. Reviewers describe the tone as funny, intense, and nostalgic, and highlight the 80s soundtrack, dodge mechanics, humor, and mixtape systems as particularly engaging hooks. The game launched in 2014 at $9.99 USD and holds a 79% positive rating from over a thousand Steam reviews, with verified Steam Deck support.

About Double Dragon: Neon: BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby WayForward, Abstraction Games
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Steam players who put hours into Double Dragon: Neon also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Double Dragon Trilogy

    WHY THIS

    Shares co op multiplayer and a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Top pick for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.

    2015Action5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Streets of Rage 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Second-strongest match for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

    2020ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Vortex Of Pain

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Vortex of Pain is classic old-school 2D beat 'em up action in 3D...-ish. Use various fighting mechanics as you blast through dangerous zones stuffed with breakable props, explosives, and weapons. Fight alone or with your co-brawlers to liberate your city from simulation theory -obsessed maniacs.

    2018ActionIndieEarly Access8.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Sacred Citadel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Ranked #4 for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.

    2013Action1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Ranked #5 for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Ranked #6 for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

    2015Action14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Shing!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Ranked #7 for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Double Dragon: Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Double Dragon: Neon

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Super Double Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Super Double Dragon rises again! Now with new features such as customizable wallpapers and speed options!

    2023Action6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. River City Ransom: Underground

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes.

    2017ActionIndieRPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Streets of Rage 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

    2020ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Skeletons

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Regurgitated into a cursed, dying world – endure peril and contend against fleeting time to fulfil your ordered purpose, in this gruelling first-person exploration game.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Mortal Kombat 1

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Final Night

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    A nightmarish descent into your worst memories awaits. In "Final Night," you're forced to relive your darkest traumas - now twisted into monstrous, living horrors that hunt you relentlessly. Every shadow hides a piece of your broken past, eager to drag you into the abyss.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Double Dragon IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Reviewers of Double Dragon: Neon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!

    2017Action6.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Double Dragon: Neon at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Double Dragon: Neon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from WayForward

Other recommendable Steam games by WayForward, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. DuckTales: Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

    2013ActionAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. River City Girls

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Shantae and the Seven Sirens

    WHY THIS

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon.

    Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

    2020Adventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. River City Girls 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!

    2022ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

    2014ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Another title from WayForward, the studio behind Double Dragon: Neon. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection!  Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Streets of Rage 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

    2020ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Shing!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Double Dragon: Neon.

    The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Double Dragon: Neon

Is Double Dragon: Neon verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Double Dragon: Neon is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Double Dragon: Neon cost?
Double Dragon: Neon is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Double Dragon: Neon have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Double Dragon: Neon supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Double Dragon: Neon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Double Dragon: Neon are Double Dragon Trilogy, Streets of Rage 4, Vortex Of Pain.
Who developed Double Dragon: Neon?
Double Dragon: Neon was developed by WayForward, Abstraction Games and published by Midnight City, Majesco Entertainment.

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