Choose NeonXSZ
Choose NeonXSZ if you want an Indie experience. NeonXSZ launched in 2016.
NeonXSZ vs EVERSPACE™ 2
NeonXSZ and EVERSPACE™ 2 both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. NeonXSZ (2016) is 7 years older than EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023). EVERSPACE™ 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than NeonXSZ (77.1% 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 EVERSPACE™ 2
Choose EVERSPACE™ 2 if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 7,075 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both NeonXSZ and EVERSPACE™ 2 sit in Action and RPG 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
 NeonXSZ |  EVERSPACE™ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (83 reviews) | 87.4% positive (7,075 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Intravenous Software | ROCKFISH Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- NeonXSZ (2016) is 7 years older than EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023).
- EVERSPACE™ 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than NeonXSZ (77.1% positive).
- EVERSPACE™ 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than NeonXSZ (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- EVERSPACE™ 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; NeonXSZ has no Deck rating yet.
NeonXSZ vs EVERSPACE™ 2 — FAQ
- Should I play NeonXSZ or EVERSPACE™ 2 first?
- If you want chronology, NeonXSZ (2016) came out before EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023). 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 NeonXSZ and EVERSPACE™ 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.