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Nienix: Cosmic Warfare vs Gum Squad

Nienix: Cosmic Warfare and Gum Squad both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Nienix: Cosmic Warfare (2023) is 3 years older than Gum Squad (2026). Gum Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nienix: Cosmic Warfare (88% positive). 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 Nienix: Cosmic Warfare

Choose Nienix: Cosmic Warfare if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Nienix: Cosmic Warfare launched in 2023.

Choose Gum Squad

Choose Gum Squad if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gum Squad launched in 2026.

Both Nienix: Cosmic Warfare and Gum Squad sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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.

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Nienix: Cosmic Warfare vs Gum Squad — Steam metadata comparison
Nienix: Cosmic Warfare — Steam game coverNienix: Cosmic WarfareGum Squad — Steam game coverGum Squad
Released20232026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD4.49 USD
Steam reviews88% positive (191 reviews)100% positive (89 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersHolmComFern Nigro

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Nienix: Cosmic Warfare vs Gum Squad — FAQ

Should I play Nienix: Cosmic Warfare or Gum Squad first?
If you want chronology, Nienix: Cosmic Warfare (2023) came out before Gum Squad (2026). 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 Nienix: Cosmic Warfare and Gum Squad similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Do both Nienix: Cosmic Warfare and Gum Squad have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nienix: Cosmic Warfare ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Gum Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Nienix: Cosmic Warfare run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Nienix: Cosmic Warfare is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gum Squad doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Nienix: Cosmic Warfare vs Gum Squad — Verdict (2026) · imho.run