Choose TRIBAL "The 12 Gates"
Choose TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with MMO, Online PvP, and LAN PvP. TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" launched in 2022.
TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" vs NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム)
TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" and NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (2022) is 4 years older than NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) (2026). NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム)
Choose NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) launched in 2026.
Both TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" and NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" |  NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tribal.Games | Polyscape Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (2022) is 4 years older than NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) (2026).
- NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" has no Deck rating yet.
TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" vs NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) — FAQ
- Should I play TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" or NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) first?
- If you want chronology, TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (2022) came out before NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) (2026). 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 TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" and NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" and NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; NAMAKORIUM (ナマコリウム) ships Online Co-op, Co-op.