Choose Neon Noodles
Choose Neon Noodles if you want an Indie experience. Neon Noodles launched in 2023.
Neon Noodles vs The Signal State
Neon Noodles and The Signal State both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. The Signal State (2021) is 2 years older than Neon Noodles (2023). The Signal State scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than Neon Noodles (79% 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 The Signal State
Choose The Signal State if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Signal State launched in 2021.
Both Neon Noodles and The Signal State sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 Noodles |  The Signal State | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (62 reviews) | 86% positive (350 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vivid Helix | Reckoner Industries |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- The Signal State (2021) is 2 years older than Neon Noodles (2023).
- The Signal State scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than Neon Noodles (79% positive).
- The Signal State is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Neon Noodles (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Signal State is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Neon Noodles has no Deck rating yet.
Neon Noodles vs The Signal State — FAQ
- Should I play Neon Noodles or The Signal State first?
- If you want chronology, The Signal State (2021) came out before Neon Noodles (2023). 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 Noodles and The Signal State similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.