Choose Neon Chrome
Choose Neon Chrome if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Neon Chrome launched in 2016.
Neon Chrome vs Running Riot
Neon Chrome and Running Riot 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 9 years older than Running Riot (2025). Running Riot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Neon Chrome (94.1% 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 Running Riot
Choose Running Riot if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Running Riot launched in 2025.
Both Neon Chrome and Running Riot sit in Action and Indie 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
 Neon Chrome |  Running Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (408 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | Party Moose Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Neon Chrome (2016) is 9 years older than Running Riot (2025).
- Running Riot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Neon Chrome (94.1% positive).
- Running Riot is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Neon Chrome (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Neon Chrome has co-op; Running Riot does not.
Neon Chrome vs Running Riot — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Chrome or Running Riot first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Chrome (2016) came out before Running Riot (2025). 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 Neon Chrome and Running Riot 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.
- Does Running Riot have multiplayer like Neon Chrome?
- No. Neon Chrome supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Running Riot is listed as single-player only.