Choose Music Racer
Choose Music Racer if you want an Indie and Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Music Racer launched in 2018.
Music Racer vs Neon Beat Rider
Music Racer and Neon Beat Rider both land in Action, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Music Racer (2018) is 2 years older than Neon Beat Rider (2020). Music Racer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Neon Beat Rider (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Neon Beat Rider
Choose Neon Beat Rider if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Neon Beat Rider launched in 2020.
Both Music Racer and Neon Beat Rider sit in Action and Casual 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
 Music Racer |  Neon Beat Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (872 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | AbstractArt | Neon Joystick Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Music Racer (2018) is 2 years older than Neon Beat Rider (2020).
- Music Racer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Neon Beat Rider (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Music Racer vs Neon Beat Rider — FAQ
- Should I play Music Racer or Neon Beat Rider first?
- If you want chronology, Music Racer (2018) came out before Neon Beat Rider (2020). 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 Music Racer and Neon Beat Rider similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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 Beat Rider have multiplayer like Music Racer?
- No. Music Racer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Neon Beat Rider is listed as single-player only.