Choose Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition)
Choose Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) launched in 2014.
Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) vs Neon Invaders
Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) and Neon Invaders 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. Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) (2014) is 8 years older than Neon Invaders (2022). Neon Invaders is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) (2.49 USD vs. 4.99 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 Neon Invaders
Choose Neon Invaders if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neon Invaders launched in 2022.
Both Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) and Neon Invaders 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
 Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) |  Neon Invaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (145 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cygnus Studios | Paul Connor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) (2014) is 8 years older than Neon Invaders (2022).
- Neon Invaders is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) (2.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) vs Neon Invaders — FAQ
- Should I play Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) or Neon Invaders first?
- If you want chronology, Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) (2014) came out before Neon Invaders (2022). 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 Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) and Neon Invaders 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.