Choose a nifty game
Choose a nifty game if it matches what drew you to this matchup. a nifty game launched in 2017.
a nifty game vs NEON SURGE
a nifty game and NEON SURGE 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. a nifty game (2017) is 9 years older than NEON SURGE (2026). 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 NEON SURGE
Choose NEON SURGE if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NEON SURGE launched in 2026.
Both a nifty game and NEON SURGE 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
 a nifty game |  NEON SURGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixel with Hat | Miber Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- a nifty game (2017) is 9 years older than NEON SURGE (2026).
a nifty game vs NEON SURGE — FAQ
- Should I play a nifty game or NEON SURGE first?
- If you want chronology, a nifty game (2017) came out before NEON SURGE (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 a nifty game and NEON SURGE 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.