Choose Neon Chrome
Choose Neon Chrome if you want a RPG experience. Neon Chrome launched in 2016.
Neon Chrome vs HyperParasite
Neon Chrome and HyperParasite both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Neon Chrome (2016) is 4 years older than HyperParasite (2020). Neon Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than HyperParasite (83.7% 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 HyperParasite
Choose HyperParasite if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HyperParasite launched in 2020.
Both Neon Chrome and HyperParasite sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Neon Chrome |  HyperParasite | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (408 reviews) | 83.7% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | Troglobytes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Neon Chrome (2016) is 4 years older than HyperParasite (2020).
- Neon Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than HyperParasite (83.7% positive).
- Neon Chrome is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than HyperParasite (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- HyperParasite is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neon Chrome has no Deck rating yet.
Neon Chrome vs HyperParasite — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Chrome or HyperParasite first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Chrome (2016) came out before HyperParasite (2020). 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 HyperParasite similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Neon Chrome and HyperParasite have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Neon Chrome ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; HyperParasite ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.