Choose NEON STRUCT
Choose NEON STRUCT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NEON STRUCT launched in 2015.
NEON STRUCT vs Slayer Shock
NEON STRUCT and Slayer Shock 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. NEON STRUCT (2015) is 1 year older than Slayer Shock (2016). NEON STRUCT scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Slayer Shock (57.8% 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 Slayer Shock
Choose Slayer Shock if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. Slayer Shock launched in 2016.
Both NEON STRUCT and Slayer Shock 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
 NEON STRUCT |  Slayer Shock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (249 reviews) | 57.8% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | Minor Key Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NEON STRUCT (2015) is 1 year older than Slayer Shock (2016).
- NEON STRUCT scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Slayer Shock (57.8% positive).
- NEON STRUCT is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Slayer Shock (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- NEON STRUCT is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slayer Shock has no Deck rating yet.
NEON STRUCT vs Slayer Shock — FAQ
- Should I play NEON STRUCT or Slayer Shock first?
- If you want chronology, NEON STRUCT (2015) came out before Slayer Shock (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 NEON STRUCT and Slayer Shock 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 STRUCT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NEON STRUCT is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slayer Shock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.