Choose DemonStar
Choose DemonStar if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DemonStar launched in 2023.
DemonStar vs Project Neon
DemonStar and Project Neon 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. DemonStar (2023) is 3 years older than Project Neon (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Project Neon
Choose Project Neon if you want a Casual game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Project Neon launched in 2026.
Both DemonStar and Project Neon sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 DemonStar |  Project Neon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (120 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Scott Host | FULLSET |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DemonStar (2023) is 3 years older than Project Neon (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- DemonStar is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Project Neon has no Deck rating yet.
DemonStar vs Project Neon — FAQ
- Should I play DemonStar or Project Neon first?
- If you want chronology, DemonStar (2023) came out before Project Neon (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 DemonStar and Project Neon 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.
- Do both DemonStar and Project Neon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DemonStar ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Project Neon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does DemonStar run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DemonStar is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Project Neon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.