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New Retro Arcade: Neon vs Splatapult

New Retro Arcade: Neon and Splatapult both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. New Retro Arcade: Neon (2016) is 10 years older than Splatapult (2026). Splatapult is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than New Retro Arcade: Neon (1.79 USD vs. 19.99 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 New Retro Arcade: Neon

Choose New Retro Arcade: Neon if you want an Adventure and Racing game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. New Retro Arcade: Neon launched in 2016.

Choose Splatapult

Choose Splatapult if you want a Strategy game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Splatapult launched in 2026.

Both New Retro Arcade: Neon and Splatapult sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and 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

New Retro Arcade: Neon vs Splatapult — Steam metadata comparison
New Retro Arcade: Neon — Steam game coverNew Retro Arcade: NeonSplatapult — Steam game coverSplatapult
Released20162026
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, RacingAction, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD1.79 USD
Steam reviews78.8% positive (476 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Co-op
DevelopersDigital CybercherriesRecoil Mojo

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New Retro Arcade: Neon vs Splatapult — FAQ

Should I play New Retro Arcade: Neon or Splatapult first?
If you want chronology, New Retro Arcade: Neon (2016) came out before Splatapult (2026). 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 New Retro Arcade: Neon and Splatapult similar?
They overlap on Action, Sports, 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 New Retro Arcade: Neon and Splatapult have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: New Retro Arcade: Neon ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Splatapult ships Co-op.
Does New Retro Arcade: Neon run on Steam Deck?
Yes — New Retro Arcade: Neon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Splatapult doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
New Retro Arcade: Neon vs Splatapult — Verdict (2026) · imho.run