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New Retro Arcade: Neon vs VR Triber

New Retro Arcade: Neon and VR Triber 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 1 year older than VR Triber (2017). New Retro Arcade: Neon scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than VR Triber (43.8% 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 New Retro Arcade: Neon

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

Choose VR Triber

Choose VR Triber if you want a Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. VR Triber launched in 2017.

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

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New Retro Arcade: Neon vs VR Triber — Steam metadata comparison
New Retro Arcade: Neon — Steam game coverNew Retro Arcade: NeonVR Triber — Steam game coverVR Triber
Released20162017
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, RacingAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews78.8% positive (476 reviews)43.8% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersDigital CybercherriesVR Triber

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New Retro Arcade: Neon vs VR Triber — FAQ

Should I play New Retro Arcade: Neon or VR Triber first?
If you want chronology, New Retro Arcade: Neon (2016) came out before VR Triber (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 New Retro Arcade: Neon and VR Triber 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 VR Triber 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; VR Triber ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is VR Triber free?
Yes — VR Triber is a free-to-play Steam title. New Retro Arcade: Neon is paid (19.99 USD).
Does New Retro Arcade: Neon run on Steam Deck?
Yes — New Retro Arcade: Neon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. VR Triber doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
New Retro Arcade: Neon vs VR Triber — Verdict (2026) · imho.run