Choose Neon Universe
Choose Neon Universe if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Neon Universe launched in 2018.
Neon Universe vs Sunset Drive 1986
Neon Universe and Sunset Drive 1986 both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. Neon Universe (2018) is 3 years older than Sunset Drive 1986 (2021). Sunset Drive 1986 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Neon Universe (72.7% 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 Sunset Drive 1986
Choose Sunset Drive 1986 if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Sunset Drive 1986 launched in 2021.
Both Neon Universe and Sunset Drive 1986 sit in Action, Indie, and Racing 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 Universe |  Sunset Drive 1986 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) | 81% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SharF Co. | Mehmet Uluç Şahin |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Neon Universe (2018) is 3 years older than Sunset Drive 1986 (2021).
- Sunset Drive 1986 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Neon Universe (72.7% positive).
- Sunset Drive 1986 is free; Neon Universe is paid (3.99 USD).
Neon Universe vs Sunset Drive 1986 — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Universe or Sunset Drive 1986 first?
- If you want chronology, Neon Universe (2018) came out before Sunset Drive 1986 (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 Neon Universe and Sunset Drive 1986 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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 Sunset Drive 1986 free?
- Yes — Sunset Drive 1986 is a free-to-play Steam title. Neon Universe is paid (3.99 USD).