Neon Drive vs Thumper
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Thumper wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Neon Drive is R$4.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Neon Drive | Thumper |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 70 |
| Quality | 70 | 90 |
| Value | 70 | 76 |
| Popularity | 26 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 2.56 | R$ 7.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.7% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Neon Drive | Thumper |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 12, 2016 | October 10, 2016 |
| Developers | Fraoula, Spiky Crumb | Drool |
| Publishers | Fraoula | Drool |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Quad | Intel i5-6400 (required for VR) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 570 | nVidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (required for VR) |
| Storage (minimum) | 450 MB available space | 1400 MB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Neon Drive or Thumper?
Thumper won the comparison against Neon Drive 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 Neon Drive worth buying over Thumper?
Based on the metrics, Thumper 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. Thumper currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC