Choose Project Neon
Choose Project Neon if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Project Neon launched in 2026.
Project Neon vs The X-Type
Project Neon and The X-Type 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. Both released in 2026. The X-Type is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Project Neon (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 The X-Type
Choose The X-Type if you want an Early Access game with Steam Input API Support, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The X-Type launched in 2026.
Both Project Neon and The X-Type sit in Action on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Project Neon |  The X-Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | FULLSET | BinaryWriter |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- The X-Type is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Project Neon (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Project Neon has co-op; The X-Type does not.
Project Neon vs The X-Type — FAQ
- Are Project Neon and The X-Type 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 The X-Type have multiplayer like Project Neon?
- No. Project Neon supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while The X-Type is listed as single-player only.