Choose Ikaruga
Choose Ikaruga if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,193 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ikaruga vs Neon Dodge
Ikaruga and Neon Dodge both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Ikaruga (2014) is 12 years older than Neon Dodge (2026). Neon Dodge scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ikaruga (95.1% 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 Neon Dodge
Choose Neon Dodge if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neon Dodge launched in 2026.
Both Ikaruga and Neon Dodge sit in Action and 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
 Ikaruga |  Neon Dodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (1,193 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | TREASURE | Mavixen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ikaruga (2014) is 12 years older than Neon Dodge (2026).
- Neon Dodge scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ikaruga (95.1% positive).
- Neon Dodge is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ikaruga (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ikaruga is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neon Dodge has no Deck rating yet.
Ikaruga vs Neon Dodge — FAQ
- Should I play Ikaruga or Neon Dodge first?
- If you want chronology, Ikaruga (2014) came out before Neon Dodge (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 Ikaruga and Neon Dodge similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Neon Dodge have multiplayer like Ikaruga?
- No. Ikaruga supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Neon Dodge is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ikaruga run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ikaruga is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neon Dodge doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.