Choose Neon Spellstorm
Choose Neon Spellstorm if you want a RPG experience. Neon Spellstorm launched in 2025.
Neon Spellstorm vs WATERPUNK
Neon Spellstorm and WATERPUNK both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Neon Spellstorm (2025) is 1 year older than WATERPUNK (2026). Neon Spellstorm is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; WATERPUNK has no Deck rating yet. 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 WATERPUNK
Choose WATERPUNK if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. WATERPUNK launched in 2026.
Both Neon Spellstorm and WATERPUNK sit in Action 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 Spellstorm |  WATERPUNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TopCog | R_Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Neon Spellstorm (2025) is 1 year older than WATERPUNK (2026).
- Neon Spellstorm is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; WATERPUNK has no Deck rating yet.
Neon Spellstorm vs WATERPUNK — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Spellstorm or WATERPUNK first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Spellstorm (2025) came out before WATERPUNK (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 Neon Spellstorm and WATERPUNK similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Spellstorm run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Neon Spellstorm is rated Deck Playable by Valve. WATERPUNK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.