Project Neon vs Linkshift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Project Neon
Embark on a top-secret mission in this 16-bit shoot 'em up adventure. Navigate the cosmos to retrieve a recluse from Mars and dismantle his interplanetary defenses to save Earth from ecological collapse.
- Interplanetary defense dismantling
- Boss battles
- Intense 16-bit arcade action
- Cosmic navigation
- Shoot 'em up gameplay
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PROJECT NEON is a retro arcade space shooter, built as a brand new game for the Neo Geo. It runs on original MVS and AES arcade hardware, on a cartridge we build ourselves, and players around the world play it on real cabinets today. This is that same game, now on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. BUY IT ONCE, OWN IT One price, the complete game. No ads, no in-app purchases, no timers, no account. Everything is in the box, just like an arcade cartridge. One purchase covers every Apple device you own. A REAL ARCADE SHMUP • Hand-drawn 16-bit pixel art, made inside the limits of the original hardware • A soundtrack composed for the Neo Geo sound chip • Fierce bosses guarding four planets on the way to Mars • Built for high-score chasing • Touch controls, game controller support and haptics Ready to fly to Mars and save Earth?
Linkshift
A challenging puzzle game blending roguelike elements with strategic gameplay. Discover powerful upgrades and relics to create game-breaking combinations and master unique game modes with vibrant visuals and a custom soundtrack.
- Roguelike puzzle gameplay
- Randomized Booster Upgrades
- Unlockable powerful Relics
- Multiple unique game modes
- Handcrafted psychedelic graphics
- Custom human-composed music
- Global Leaderboards
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An addictive new puzzle game with roguelike elements, full of action, strategy and deep scoring mechanics. Take advantage of randomized Boosters Upgrades and powerful Relics to find synergies and create rule breaking combinations. Unlock and use new unique Relics with special powers to shape your strategy. Play multiple unique game modes, from relaxing in casual modes to deep strategizing in Exploration Mode Fully handcrafted psychedelic graphics and human composed music to keep you in the flow. Features: 3 Game Modes Unlock new unique Relics Unlock new Boosters Unlock new levels and backgrounds Global Leaderboards Custom Soundtrack No ingame purchases No ads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Project Neon at 5.0 against Linkshift's 3.8. Project Neon also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Linkshift's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Project Neon costs $4.99 and Linkshift $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Project Neon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, Linkshift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Project Neon | Linkshift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 476 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FULLSET | Tim Overvliet |
Customer experience
Project Neon
Linkshift
In-app purchases
Project Neon
No in-app purchases
Linkshift
No in-app purchases
