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Games like NEONomicon

Below are 9 hand-picked alternatives to NEONomicon for fans of action, indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in NEONomicon also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About NEONomicon: Minimalistic puzzle game telling about a tricky life situation, which gets your Hero. Mysterious world and treacherous enemies. Strange laws of this weird reality. Here the help of friends is more dangerous than the attack of enemies! Welcome to NEONomicon!

2017ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDWindowsby CWH Entertainment
NEONomicon — Steam game cover
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    Slime-san: Superslime Edition — Steam game cover

    Slime-san: Superslime Edition

    Top pick for NEONomicon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Aeon Drive — Steam game cover

    Aeon Drive

    Second-strongest match for NEONomicon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    BattleBlock Theater® — Steam game cover

    BattleBlock Theater®

    Third-strongest match for NEONomicon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Antonball Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Antonball Deluxe

    Ranked #4 for NEONomicon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    The breakout title from Summitsphere, Antonball Deluxe is a retro, high-octane smorgasbord of ballbusting arcade action! Antonball Deluxe quite literally turns the breakout genre on its head, blending traditional brick-breaking gameplay with tight, intense platforming.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Pikuniku — Steam game cover

    Pikuniku

    Ranked #5 for NEONomicon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Unruly Heroes — Steam game cover

    Unruly Heroes

    Ranked #6 for NEONomicon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    BattleBlock Theater® — Steam game cover

    BattleBlock Theater®

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Pikuniku — Steam game cover

    Pikuniku

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Unruly Heroes — Steam game cover

    Unruly Heroes

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with NEONomicon.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about NEONomicon

How much does NEONomicon cost?
NEONomicon is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does NEONomicon have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NEONomicon supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to NEONomicon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NEONomicon are Slime-san: Superslime Edition, Aeon Drive, BattleBlock Theater®.
Who developed NEONomicon?
NEONomicon was developed by CWH Entertainment.

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