Choose Whispers of a Machine
Choose Whispers of a Machine if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.9% positive across 995 reviews.
Whispers of a Machine vs NeonCode
Whispers of a Machine and NeonCode both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. NeonCode (2018) is 1 year older than Whispers of a Machine (2019). Whispers of a Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than NeonCode (80.1% 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 NeonCode
Choose NeonCode if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. NeonCode launched in 2018.
Both Whispers of a Machine and NeonCode sit in Adventure 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
 Whispers of a Machine |  NeonCode | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (995 reviews) | 80.1% positive (156 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive | Fubenalvo |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- NeonCode (2018) is 1 year older than Whispers of a Machine (2019).
- Whispers of a Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than NeonCode (80.1% positive).
- NeonCode is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Whispers of a Machine (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Whispers of a Machine is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; NeonCode has no Deck rating yet.
Whispers of a Machine vs NeonCode — FAQ
- Which is better, Whispers of a Machine or NeonCode?
- On Steam reviews Whispers of a Machine scores higher (93.9% positive) than NeonCode (80.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Whispers of a Machine is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Whispers of a Machine or NeonCode first?
- If you want chronology, NeonCode (2018) came out before Whispers of a Machine (2019). 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 Whispers of a Machine and NeonCode similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.