Choose NABOKI
Choose NABOKI if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. NABOKI launched in 2019.
NABOKI vs Dash Connect 2
NABOKI and Dash Connect 2 both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. NABOKI (2019) is 5 years older than Dash Connect 2 (2024). Dash Connect 2 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than NABOKI (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dash Connect 2
Choose Dash Connect 2 if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dash Connect 2 launched in 2024.
Both NABOKI and Dash Connect 2 sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 NABOKI |  Dash Connect 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (210 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maciej Targoni | Bubbly Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- NABOKI (2019) is 5 years older than Dash Connect 2 (2024).
- Dash Connect 2 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than NABOKI (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- NABOKI is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dash Connect 2 has no Deck rating yet.
NABOKI vs Dash Connect 2 — FAQ
- Should I play NABOKI or Dash Connect 2 first?
- If you want chronology, NABOKI (2019) came out before Dash Connect 2 (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are NABOKI and Dash Connect 2 similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does NABOKI run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NABOKI is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dash Connect 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.