Choose The Alpha 001
Choose The Alpha 001 if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. The Alpha 001 launched in 2021.
The Alpha 001 vs Nokai
The Alpha 001 and Nokai both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Alpha 001 (2021) is 6 years older than Nokai (2027). 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 Nokai
Choose Nokai if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nokai launched in 2027.
Both The Alpha 001 and Nokai sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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 Alpha 001 |  Nokai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ZettaZed | Pretty Potato Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Alpha 001 (2021) is 6 years older than Nokai (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Alpha 001 vs Nokai — FAQ
- Should I play The Alpha 001 or Nokai first?
- If you want chronology, The Alpha 001 (2021) came out before Nokai (2027). 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 The Alpha 001 and Nokai similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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 The Alpha 001 and Nokai have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Alpha 001 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Nokai ships Online Co-op, Co-op.