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New Retro Arcade: NeonVSXenon Racer

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

New Retro Arcade: Neon

New Retro Arcade: Neon

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventureSportsRacing
Quality
63Popularity
45Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−10% $17.99
Buy Now
VS
Xenon Racer

Xenon Racer

Quality
61Popularity
23Value
58
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 22 days
−90% $0.99
Buy Now

Winner

Xenon Racer wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

4
New Retro Arcade: Neon
4 of 15 metrics
Xenon Racer
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$0.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
17 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
64/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
78.7% positive Wins
65.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
581 -
658 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
457 Wins
431 -
Negative Steam Reviews
124 Wins
227 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
580 -
650 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
27 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2016 -
Mar 2019 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.

Wait for SaleXenon Racer

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Xenon Racer

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 −10% $17.99Buy Now
Xenon Racer

Xenon Racer

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −90% $0.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +909% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

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

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$17.99 — reasonable price
10% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Xenon Racer

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (658 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
658 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$0.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNew Retro Arcade: NeonXenon Racer
Release Date
August 1, 2016
March 26, 2019
Developers
Digital Cybercherries
3DClouds
Publishers
Digital Cybercherries
3DClouds
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
32

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.

Xenon Racer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64 bit Windows 10 / 8 / 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon HD 7950 3GB VRAM or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard
  • Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: New Retro Arcade: Neon or Xenon Racer?

Xenon Racer 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 Xenon Racer?

Based on the metrics, Xenon Racer 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. New Retro Arcade: Neon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 05:38 AM UTC

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