Choose Pixplode
Choose Pixplode if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixplode launched in 2017.
Pixplode vs Neighbours back From Hell
Pixplode and Neighbours back From Hell both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Pixplode (2017) is 3 years older than Neighbours back From Hell (2020). Pixplode is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Neighbours back From Hell (2.99 USD vs. 4.94 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 Neighbours back From Hell
Choose Neighbours back From Hell if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neighbours back From Hell launched in 2020.
Both Pixplode and Neighbours back From Hell sit in Casual 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
 Pixplode |  Neighbours back From Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 95.6% positive (754 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Empyrean | Farbworks |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pixplode (2017) is 3 years older than Neighbours back From Hell (2020).
- Pixplode is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Neighbours back From Hell (2.99 USD vs. 4.94 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Pixplode vs Neighbours back From Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Pixplode or Neighbours back From Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Pixplode (2017) came out before Neighbours back From Hell (2020). 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 Pixplode and Neighbours back From Hell similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.
- Do Pixplode and Neighbours back From Hell both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.