Choose Agonize
Choose Agonize if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Agonize launched in 2022.
Agonize vs Nightmare
Agonize and Nightmare both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Agonize (2022) is 2 years older than Nightmare (2024). Nightmare is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Agonize (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Nightmare
Choose Nightmare if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Nightmare launched in 2024.
Both Agonize and Nightmare sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Agonize |  Nightmare | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.5% positive (38 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vault Interactive | DiTMGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Agonize (2022) is 2 years older than Nightmare (2024).
- Nightmare is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Agonize (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Agonize has co-op; Nightmare does not.
Agonize vs Nightmare — FAQ
- Should I play Agonize or Nightmare first?
- If you want chronology, Agonize (2022) came out before Nightmare (2024). 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 Agonize and Nightmare similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Nightmare have multiplayer like Agonize?
- No. Agonize supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Nightmare is listed as single-player only.