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Tempest 4000 vs ShapeNeon Chaos

Tempest 4000 and ShapeNeon Chaos 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. Tempest 4000 (2018) is 3 years older than ShapeNeon Chaos (2021). ShapeNeon Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Tempest 4000 (69.6% 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 Tempest 4000

Choose Tempest 4000 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tempest 4000 launched in 2018.

Choose ShapeNeon Chaos

Choose ShapeNeon Chaos if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShapeNeon Chaos launched in 2021.

Both Tempest 4000 and ShapeNeon Chaos sit in Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Tempest 4000 vs ShapeNeon Chaos — Steam metadata comparison
Tempest 4000 — Steam game coverTempest 4000ShapeNeon Chaos — Steam game coverShapeNeon Chaos
Released20182021
GenresCasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews69.6% positive (138 reviews)93.3% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLlamasoft Ltd.Beni Games

Side by side

Tempest 4000 vs ShapeNeon Chaos — FAQ

Should I play Tempest 4000 or ShapeNeon Chaos first?
If you want chronology, Tempest 4000 (2018) came out before ShapeNeon Chaos (2021). 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 Tempest 4000 and ShapeNeon Chaos 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.
Does Tempest 4000 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Tempest 4000 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ShapeNeon Chaos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Tempest 4000 vs ShapeNeon Chaos — Verdict (2026) · imho.run