Choose NeonCode
Choose NeonCode if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. NeonCode launched in 2018.
NeonCode vs The Casebook of Arkady Smith
NeonCode and The Casebook of Arkady Smith both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. NeonCode (2018) is 2 years older than The Casebook of Arkady Smith (2020). NeonCode is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Casebook of Arkady Smith (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Casebook of Arkady Smith
Choose The Casebook of Arkady Smith if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. The Casebook of Arkady Smith launched in 2020.
Both NeonCode and The Casebook of Arkady Smith sit in 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
 NeonCode |  The Casebook of Arkady Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.1% positive (156 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fubenalvo | Wobbly Tooth |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- NeonCode (2018) is 2 years older than The Casebook of Arkady Smith (2020).
- NeonCode is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Casebook of Arkady Smith (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
NeonCode vs The Casebook of Arkady Smith — FAQ
- Should I play NeonCode or The Casebook of Arkady Smith first?
- If you want chronology, NeonCode (2018) came out before The Casebook of Arkady Smith (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 NeonCode and The Casebook of Arkady Smith similar?
- They overlap on 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.