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New Retro Arcade: NeonVSSprint Vector

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

New Retro Arcade: Neon

New Retro Arcade: Neon

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventureSportsRacing
Quality
63Popularity
45Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Sprint Vector

Sprint Vector

ActionIndieSportsRacing
Quality
81Popularity
44Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-90% $3.05
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Winner

Sprint Vector wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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New Retro Arcade: Neon
2 of 13 metrics
Sprint Vector
11 of 13 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$3.05 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.21 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
53 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
78.7% positive -
83.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
581 Wins
575 -
Positive Steam Reviews
457 -
478 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
124 -
97 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
580 Wins
575 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Aug 2016 -
Feb 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNew Retro Arcade: Neon

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItSprint Vector

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:
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Sprint Vector

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

New Retro Arcade: Neon

New Retro Arcade: Neon

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Sprint Vector

Sprint Vector

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $3.05Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +883% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +883% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

New Retro Arcade: Neon

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (581 reviews) — mostly positive
581 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Near historical low ($17.99)

Sprint Vector

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

83% positive (575 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
575 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.05 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.21 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNew Retro Arcade: NeonSprint Vector
Release Date
August 1, 2016
February 8, 2018
Developers
Digital Cybercherries
Survios
Publishers
Digital Cybercherries
Survios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

New Retro Arcade: Neon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i7-4770
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: New Retro Arcade Neon supports non-VR, as well as all VR headsets, however motion controllers are recommended for the optimum gameplay experience.

Sprint Vector

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-4770
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | AMD Radeon R9 Fury X
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: New Retro Arcade: Neon or Sprint Vector?

Sprint Vector won the comparison against New Retro Arcade: Neon 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 New Retro Arcade: Neon worth buying over Sprint Vector?

Based on the metrics, Sprint Vector 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. Sprint Vector currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

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