Choose Nex Machina
Choose Nex Machina if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nex Machina launched in 2017.
Nex Machina vs Neon Chrome
Nex Machina and Neon Chrome both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Neon Chrome (2016) is 1 year older than Nex Machina (2017). Neon Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% 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 an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 408 reviews.
Both Nex Machina and Neon Chrome sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Nex Machina |  Neon Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (885 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 | Housemarque | 10tons Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Neon Chrome (2016) is 1 year older than Nex Machina (2017).
- Neon Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% positive).
- Neon Chrome is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Neon Chrome has no Deck rating yet.
Nex Machina vs Neon Chrome — FAQ
- Which is better, Nex Machina or Neon Chrome?
- On Steam reviews Neon Chrome scores higher (94.1% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% 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 Nex Machina or Neon Chrome first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Chrome (2016) came out before Nex Machina (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 Nex Machina and Neon Chrome similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Nex Machina and Neon Chrome have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nex Machina ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Neon Chrome ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.