What is the best game similar to Neon Inferno?

The closest game to Neon Inferno is Guacamelee! Gold Edition, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Neon Inferno?

The three closest games to Neon Inferno are: 1. Guacamelee! Gold Edition (70/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Kirby Star Allies (73/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Battletoads (70/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Neon Inferno's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is Kirby Star Allies similar to Neon Inferno?

Yes, very much so — Kirby Star Allies scores 73/100 similarity to Neon Inferno. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Neon Inferno?

The best RPG games similar to Neon Inferno are Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Kirby Star Allies, Battletoads and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Neon Inferno attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

How is similarity to Neon Inferno calculated?

We compare Neon Inferno against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Neon Inferno experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Neon Inferno?

Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to Neon Inferno. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Neon Inferno is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We compared Neon Inferno against over 6,700 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Kirby Star Allies and Battletoads lead the list, with Guacamelee! Gold Edition reaching a 70/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Neon Inferno special.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Neon Inferno. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Guacamelee! Gold EditionClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Neon Inferno: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Guacamelee! Gold Edition is the enhanced edition of Guacamelee! that features all downloadable content for the original game and supports Steam Workshop to create and share custom character skins. In its core Guacamelee! is a 2D Metroidvania with platforming and brawling elements. Guacamelee!

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

It predates Neon Inferno by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Kirby Star AlliesClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: shooter.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

OC73· 115

Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

It predates Neon Inferno by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

It predates Neon Inferno by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Mega Man Zero 2Closest on setting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Neon Inferno by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Neon Inferno by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8UnEpic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Neon Inferno, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

It predates Neon Inferno by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Trine Enchanted Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Neon Inferno, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

It predates Neon Inferno by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Apotheon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DMeleeRanged

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping shooter

The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind’s survival!

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

It predates Neon Inferno by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Niffelheim

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOnline

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Neon Inferno, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim.

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Neon Inferno.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#12Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting space, while skipping shooter

It predates Neon Inferno by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Katana ZERO

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Neon Inferno: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode and setting.

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#14Captain Commando

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Shared with Neon Inferno: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping shooter

It predates Neon Inferno by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode and setting.

It predates Neon Inferno by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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RPG · Platformer

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RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Survival

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

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What is the best game similar to Neon Inferno?: The closest game to Neon Inferno is Guacamelee! Gold Edition, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Neon Inferno?: The three closest games to Neon Inferno are: 1. Guacamelee! Gold Edition (70/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Kirby Star Allies (73/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Battletoads (70/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Neon Inferno's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Kirby Star Allies similar to Neon Inferno?: Yes, very much so — Kirby Star Allies scores 73/100 similarity to Neon Inferno. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Neon Inferno?: The best RPG games similar to Neon Inferno are Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Kirby Star Allies, Battletoads and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Neon Inferno attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Neon Inferno calculated?: We compare Neon Inferno against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Neon Inferno experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Neon Inferno?: Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to Neon Inferno. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.