Choose Aloof
Choose Aloof if you want an Action game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aloof launched in 2021.
Aloof vs Machi: Above the Void
Aloof and Machi: Above the Void both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Aloof (2021) is 2 years older than Machi: Above the Void (2023). Aloof is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Machi: Above the Void (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Machi: Above the Void
Choose Machi: Above the Void if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Machi: Above the Void launched in 2023.
Both Aloof and Machi: Above the Void sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Aloof |  Machi: Above the Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (15 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | ButtonX | Nasty Cat |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Aloof (2021) is 2 years older than Machi: Above the Void (2023).
- Aloof is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Machi: Above the Void (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Aloof has co-op; Machi: Above the Void does not.
Aloof vs Machi: Above the Void — FAQ
- Should I play Aloof or Machi: Above the Void first?
- If you want chronology, Aloof (2021) came out before Machi: Above the Void (2023). 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 Aloof and Machi: Above the Void similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.