Choose Unsafe Express
Choose Unsafe Express if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Unsafe Express launched in 2024.
Unsafe Express vs Niktophobia
Unsafe Express and Niktophobia both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Unsafe Express (2024) is 1 year older than Niktophobia (2025). Niktophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Unsafe Express (65% positive). 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 Niktophobia
Choose Niktophobia if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Niktophobia launched in 2025.
Both Unsafe Express and Niktophobia sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Unsafe Express |  Niktophobia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65% positive (163 reviews) | 69.4% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | OnSkull Games | OldYacht |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Unsafe Express (2024) is 1 year older than Niktophobia (2025).
- Niktophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Unsafe Express (65% positive).
- Niktophobia is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Unsafe Express (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Unsafe Express vs Niktophobia — FAQ
- Should I play Unsafe Express or Niktophobia first?
- If you want chronology, Unsafe Express (2024) came out before Niktophobia (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 Unsafe Express and Niktophobia similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Unsafe Express and Niktophobia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Unsafe Express ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Niktophobia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.