Choose Zigglox
Choose Zigglox if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Zigglox launched in 2023.
Zigglox vs NiuMa
Zigglox and NiuMa both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Zigglox (2023) is 2 years older than NiuMa (2025). Zigglox is free; NiuMa 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 NiuMa
Choose NiuMa if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. NiuMa launched in 2025.
Both Zigglox and NiuMa sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Zigglox |  NiuMa | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Giant Rabbit Games | Game Star |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Zigglox (2023) is 2 years older than NiuMa (2025).
- Zigglox is free; NiuMa is paid (5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Zigglox vs NiuMa — FAQ
- Should I play Zigglox or NiuMa first?
- If you want chronology, Zigglox (2023) came out before NiuMa (2025). 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 Zigglox and NiuMa similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Zigglox and NiuMa have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zigglox ships Online Co-op, Co-op; NiuMa ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Zigglox free?
- Yes — Zigglox is a free-to-play Steam title. NiuMa is paid (5.99 USD).