Choose Neon Abyss
Choose Neon Abyss if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 3,311 Steam reviews back the pick.
Neon Abyss vs Neon Abyss 2
Neon Abyss and Neon Abyss 2 both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Neon Abyss (2020) is 5 years older than Neon Abyss 2 (2025). Both sit near 87% positive on Steam (Neon Abyss: 3,311 reviews, Neon Abyss 2: 347). 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 Neon Abyss 2
Choose Neon Abyss 2 if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neon Abyss 2 launched in 2025.
Both Neon Abyss and Neon Abyss 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (86.5% vs 87% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Neon Abyss |  Neon Abyss 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (3,311 reviews) | 87% positive (347 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Veewo Games | Veewo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Neon Abyss (2020) is 5 years older than Neon Abyss 2 (2025).
- Both sit near 87% positive on Steam (Neon Abyss: 3,311 reviews, Neon Abyss 2: 347).
- Neon Abyss 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Neon Abyss (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Neon Abyss 2 has co-op; Neon Abyss does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Neon Abyss vs Neon Abyss 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Neon Abyss or Neon Abyss 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Neon Abyss sits at 86.5% positive (3,311 reviews), Neon Abyss 2 at 87% (347). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Neon Abyss or Neon Abyss 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Abyss (2020) came out before Neon Abyss 2 (2025). 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 Neon Abyss and Neon Abyss 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Neon Abyss have multiplayer like Neon Abyss 2?
- No. Neon Abyss 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Neon Abyss is listed as single-player only.
- Do Neon Abyss and Neon Abyss 2 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.