Choose Neoncube
Choose Neoncube if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neoncube launched in 2015.
Neoncube vs Ninja Maker
Neoncube and Ninja Maker both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Neoncube (2015) is 9 years older than Ninja Maker (2024). Neoncube is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Maker (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Ninja Maker
Choose Ninja Maker if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ninja Maker launched in 2024.
Both Neoncube and Ninja Maker sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Neoncube |  Ninja Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.5% positive (40 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Lawrence, Nico Thomas | monacrea |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Neoncube (2015) is 9 years older than Ninja Maker (2024).
- Neoncube is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Maker (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Neoncube has co-op; Ninja Maker does not.
Neoncube vs Ninja Maker — FAQ
- Should I play Neoncube or Ninja Maker first?
- If you want chronology, Neoncube (2015) came out before Ninja Maker (2024). 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 Neoncube and Ninja Maker similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Ninja Maker have multiplayer like Neoncube?
- No. Neoncube supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Ninja Maker is listed as single-player only.