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HoverVSNeon White

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Hover

Hover

Quality
66Popularity
26Value
35
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-91% $1.75
Buy Now
VS
Neon White

Neon White

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
96Popularity
34Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-65% $8.64
Buy Now

Winner

Neon White wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

4
Hover
4 of 15 metrics
Neon White
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.75 Wins
$8.64 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$8.71 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-65% -
Sales Frequency
25 price changes -
78 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.6% positive -
98.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K -
16.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
16.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
282 Wins
326 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
151 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
16.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2017 -
Jun 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHover

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItNeon White

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hover
Neon White

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Hover

Hover

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.75Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +1042% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1042% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1042% $19.99View
Neon White

Neon White

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -65% $8.64Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +16% $10.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +189% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +189% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hover

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (1,530 reviews) — mostly positive
1,530 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$1.75 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.45 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Neon White

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

98% positive (16,858 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
16,858 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$8.64 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.01)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +77%
161 concurrent players — smaller but active
16,858 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHoverNeon White
Release Date
May 31, 2017
June 16, 2022
Developers
Midgar Studio, Fusty Game
Angel Matrix
Publishers
Nacon
Annapurna Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
10
63

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hover

No PC requirements data available

Neon White

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100, 3.1 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 4.3 GHz (w/ at least 3-threads)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7850, 2 GB
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hover or Neon White?

Neon White won the comparison against Hover based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Hover worth buying over Neon White?

Based on the metrics, Neon White won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Neon White currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC

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