Games like Neon Inferno
If Neon Inferno is your kind of game, the closest matches are HUNTDOWN, Contra Anniversary Collection and Blazing Chrome — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and competitive. 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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HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neon Inferno.
Top pick for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Contra Anniversary Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Neon Inferno.
Second-strongest match for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares dodge roll and an epic mood with Neon Inferno.
Third-strongest match for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Rogue Stormers
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Neon Inferno.
Ranked #4 for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
WHY THIS
Shares score chasing, weapon variety, action adventure and an atmospheric mood with Neon Inferno.
Ranked #5 for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
WHY THIS
Shares run and gun with Neon Inferno.
Ranked #6 for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
METAL SLUG 3
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Neon Inferno.
Ranked #7 for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
METAL SLUG
WHY THIS
Shares run and gun, bullet hell and a retro mood with Neon Inferno.
Ranked #8 for Neon Inferno fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
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TEKKEN 7
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Neon Inferno.
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
METAL SLUG
WHY THIS
Shares run and gun, bullet hell and a retro mood with Neon Inferno.
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neon Inferno.
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
GunFu Heroes
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
GunFu Heroes is a quick-paced, 2-4 local multiplayer party game where your goal is to be the last one standing. A variety of weapons introduce different styles of play while various fighters and maps keep the game feeling fresh.
Steel Assault
WHY THIS
Shares dodge roll, double jump and an atmospheric mood with Neon Inferno.
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Neon Inferno.
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Contrast
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neon Inferno.
Reviewers of Neon Inferno cross-mention this title as a similar play.
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Neon Inferno at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neon Inferno on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neon Inferno on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neon Inferno on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neon Inferno on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Neon Inferno on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
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!
R.E.P.O.
WHY THIS
Priced ~65% under Neon Inferno on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
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.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neon Inferno.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Contra Anniversary Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Neon Inferno.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares dodge roll and an epic mood with Neon Inferno.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
WHY THIS
Shares run and gun with Neon Inferno.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
Frequently asked about Neon Inferno
- Is Neon Inferno verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Neon Inferno 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 Neon Inferno cost?
- Neon Inferno is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Neon Inferno have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Neon Inferno supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Neon Inferno?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Neon Inferno are HUNTDOWN, Contra Anniversary Collection, Blazing Chrome.
- Who developed Neon Inferno?
- Neon Inferno was developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Neon Inferno.
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