Choose Pulse of the Neon Soul
Choose Pulse of the Neon Soul if you want an Indie game with Save Anytime. Pulse of the Neon Soul launched in 2027.
Pulse of the Neon Soul vs Hex Core
Pulse of the Neon Soul and Hex Core both land in Action, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Hex Core (2026) is 1 year older than Pulse of the Neon Soul (2027). 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 Hex Core
Choose Hex Core if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives and Camera Comfort. Hex Core launched in 2026.
Both Pulse of the Neon Soul and Hex Core sit in Action, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse 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
 Pulse of the Neon Soul |  Hex Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixel Spaghetti | Serious Penguin Studios Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Hex Core (2026) is 1 year older than Pulse of the Neon Soul (2027).
Pulse of the Neon Soul vs Hex Core — FAQ
- Should I play Pulse of the Neon Soul or Hex Core first?
- If you want chronology, Hex Core (2026) came out before Pulse of the Neon Soul (2027). 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 Pulse of the Neon Soul and Hex Core similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation, Casual 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.