Choose NeonXSZ
Choose NeonXSZ if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. NeonXSZ launched in 2016.
NeonXSZ vs Black Ice
NeonXSZ and Black Ice both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Black Ice (2014) is 2 years older than NeonXSZ (2016). Black Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% 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 Black Ice
Choose Black Ice if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Black Ice launched in 2014.
Both NeonXSZ and Black Ice sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  Black Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (83 reviews) | 94.6% positive (466 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Intravenous Software | Nonadecimal Creative, Super Duper Garrett Cooper |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Black Ice (2014) is 2 years older than NeonXSZ (2016).
- Black Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than NeonXSZ (77.1% positive).
- NeonXSZ is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Black Ice (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Black Ice has co-op; NeonXSZ does not.
NeonXSZ vs Black Ice — FAQ
- Should I play NeonXSZ or Black Ice first?
- If you want chronology, Black Ice (2014) came out before NeonXSZ (2016). 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 Black Ice similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does NeonXSZ have multiplayer like Black Ice?
- No. Black Ice supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while NeonXSZ is listed as single-player only.