Choose In Extremis
Choose In Extremis if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. In Extremis launched in 2016.
In Extremis vs ShapeNeon Chaos
In Extremis and ShapeNeon Chaos 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. In Extremis (2016) is 5 years older than ShapeNeon Chaos (2021). ShapeNeon Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than In Extremis (80.8% 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 ShapeNeon Chaos
Choose ShapeNeon Chaos if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ShapeNeon Chaos launched in 2021.
Both In Extremis and ShapeNeon Chaos sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 In Extremis |  ShapeNeon Chaos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.8% positive (26 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LNDFRR | Beni Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- In Extremis (2016) is 5 years older than ShapeNeon Chaos (2021).
- ShapeNeon Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than In Extremis (80.8% positive).
- In Extremis is free; ShapeNeon Chaos is paid (1.99 USD).
- In Extremis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ShapeNeon Chaos has no Deck rating yet.
In Extremis vs ShapeNeon Chaos — FAQ
- Should I play In Extremis or ShapeNeon Chaos first?
- If you want chronology, In Extremis (2016) came out before ShapeNeon Chaos (2021). 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 In Extremis and ShapeNeon Chaos 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.
- Is In Extremis free?
- Yes — In Extremis is a free-to-play Steam title. ShapeNeon Chaos is paid (1.99 USD).
- Does In Extremis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — In Extremis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ShapeNeon Chaos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.