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Manikineko Online vs Sojo

Manikineko Online and Sojo both land in Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Sojo (2023) is 3 years older than Manikineko Online (2026). Manikineko Online is free; Sojo is paid (5.99 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 Manikineko Online

Choose Manikineko Online if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Manikineko Online launched in 2026.

Choose Sojo

Choose Sojo if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. Sojo launched in 2023.

Both Manikineko Online and Sojo sit in Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, 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

Manikineko Online vs Sojo — Steam metadata comparison
Manikineko Online — Steam game coverManikineko OnlineSojo — Steam game coverSojo
Released20262023
GenresAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
PriceFree to play5.99 USD
Steam reviews72.2% positive (18 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developersmanikineko.nlbagoDev LLC

Side by side

Manikineko Online vs Sojo — FAQ

Should I play Manikineko Online or Sojo first?
If you want chronology, Sojo (2023) came out before Manikineko Online (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 Manikineko Online and Sojo similar?
They overlap on Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Manikineko Online and Sojo have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Manikineko Online ships Co-op; Sojo ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Manikineko Online free?
Yes — Manikineko Online is a free-to-play Steam title. Sojo is paid (5.99 USD).
Manikineko Online vs Sojo — Verdict (2026) · imho.run