Choose The Expanse
Choose The Expanse if you want the PvP, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only side of the pairing. The Expanse launched in 2021.
The Expanse vs N.I.V.O
The Expanse and N.I.V.O both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 N.I.V.O
Choose N.I.V.O if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input.
Both The Expanse and N.I.V.O sit in Action, Adventure, and Casual 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Expanse |  N.I.V.O | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Phoebus76 | CryVoltaStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
The Expanse vs N.I.V.O — FAQ
- Are The Expanse and N.I.V.O similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Do both The Expanse and N.I.V.O have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Expanse ships Online Co-op, Co-op; N.I.V.O ships Online Co-op, Co-op.