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Neo Cab vs Blake: The Visual Novel

Neo Cab and Blake: The Visual Novel both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Neo Cab (2019) is 2 years older than Blake: The Visual Novel (2021). Blake: The Visual Novel scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Neo Cab (82.7% 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 Neo Cab

Choose Neo Cab if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Mouse Only Option. Neo Cab launched in 2019.

Choose Blake: The Visual Novel

Choose Blake: The Visual Novel if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Blake: The Visual Novel launched in 2021.

Both Neo Cab and Blake: The Visual Novel sit in Indie 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

Neo Cab vs Blake: The Visual Novel — Steam metadata comparison
Neo Cab — Steam game coverNeo CabBlake: The Visual Novel — Steam game coverBlake: The Visual Novel
Released20192021
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews82.7% positive (911 reviews)90% positive (50 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersChance AgencyOri Mees

Side by side

Neo Cab vs Blake: The Visual Novel — FAQ

Should I play Neo Cab or Blake: The Visual Novel first?
If you want chronology, Neo Cab (2019) came out before Blake: The Visual Novel (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 Neo Cab and Blake: The Visual Novel similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
Is Blake: The Visual Novel free?
Yes — Blake: The Visual Novel is a free-to-play Steam title. Neo Cab is paid (14.99 USD).
Does Neo Cab run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Neo Cab is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Blake: The Visual Novel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Neo Cab vs Blake: The Visual Novel — Verdict (2026) · imho.run