Choose B-12
Choose B-12 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. B-12 launched in 2019.
B-12 vs Neo Shock
B-12 and Neo Shock both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. B-12 (2019) is 3 years older than Neo Shock (2022). B-12 is free; Neo Shock is paid (1.99 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 Neo Shock
Choose Neo Shock if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neo Shock launched in 2022.
Both B-12 and Neo Shock sit in Action 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
 B-12 |  Neo Shock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (28 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brantisky Interactive | SamOliverDev |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- B-12 (2019) is 3 years older than Neo Shock (2022).
- B-12 is free; Neo Shock is paid (1.99 USD).
- B-12 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Neo Shock has no Deck rating yet.
B-12 vs Neo Shock — FAQ
- Should I play B-12 or Neo Shock first?
- If you want chronology, B-12 (2019) came out before Neo Shock (2022). 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 B-12 and Neo Shock similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 B-12 free?
- Yes — B-12 is a free-to-play Steam title. Neo Shock is paid (1.99 USD).
- Does B-12 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — B-12 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Neo Shock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.