Choose SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT
Choose SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT launched in 2018.
SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT vs Cyberwar: Neon City
SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Cyberwar: Neon City both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT (2018) is 6 years older than Cyberwar: Neon City (2024). SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Cyberwar: Neon City (0.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Cyberwar: Neon City
Choose Cyberwar: Neon City if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cyberwar: Neon City launched in 2024.
Both SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Cyberwar: Neon City sit in Action and 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
 SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT |  Cyberwar: Neon City | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 66.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dead Crow | Cyber Monkey Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT (2018) is 6 years older than Cyberwar: Neon City (2024).
- SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Cyberwar: Neon City (0.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT has co-op; Cyberwar: Neon City does not.
- Cyberwar: Neon City is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT has no Deck rating yet.
SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT vs Cyberwar: Neon City — FAQ
- Should I play SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT or Cyberwar: Neon City first?
- If you want chronology, SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT (2018) came out before Cyberwar: Neon City (2024). 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 SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Cyberwar: Neon City similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Cyberwar: Neon City have multiplayer like SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT?
- No. SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cyberwar: Neon City is listed as single-player only.