Choose Neon Abyss
Choose Neon Abyss if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,311 Steam reviews back the pick.
Neon Abyss vs Psionic Awake
Neon Abyss and Psionic Awake 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 Psionic Awake (2025). Neon Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Psionic Awake (81.3% 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 Psionic Awake
Choose Psionic Awake if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Psionic Awake launched in 2025.
Both Neon Abyss and Psionic Awake sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Neon Abyss |  Psionic Awake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (3,311 reviews) | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Veewo Games | Mighty Cat |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Neon Abyss (2020) is 5 years older than Psionic Awake (2025).
- Neon Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Psionic Awake (81.3% positive).
- Psionic Awake is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Neon Abyss (2.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Neon Abyss is Deck Verified, Psionic Awake is Deck Playable.
Neon Abyss vs Psionic Awake — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Abyss or Psionic Awake first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Abyss (2020) came out before Psionic Awake (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 Psionic Awake 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.