Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs Neon Chrome
CRYPTARK and Neon Chrome both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Neon Chrome (2016) is 1 year older than CRYPTARK (2017). Neon Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% 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 Neon Chrome
Choose Neon Chrome if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 408 reviews.
Both CRYPTARK and Neon Chrome sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 CRYPTARK |  Neon Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 94.1% positive (408 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | 10tons Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Neon Chrome (2016) is 1 year older than CRYPTARK (2017).
- Neon Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- Neon Chrome is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (5.24 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neon Chrome has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs Neon Chrome — FAQ
- Which is better, CRYPTARK or Neon Chrome?
- On Steam reviews Neon Chrome scores higher (94.1% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Neon Chrome is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Neon Chrome first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Chrome (2016) came out before CRYPTARK (2017). 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 CRYPTARK and Neon Chrome similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both CRYPTARK and Neon Chrome have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CRYPTARK ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Neon Chrome ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neon Chrome doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.