Choose Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Nexus 5X vs 远征契约
Nexus 5X and 远征契约 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. 远征契约 (2022) is 2 years older than Nexus 5X (2024). 远征契约 is free; Nexus 5X is paid (7.49 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 远征契约
Choose 远征契约 if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Free To Play game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 远征契约 launched in 2022.
Both Nexus 5X and 远征契约 sit in Strategy and RPG 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
 Nexus 5X |  远征契约 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (717 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Whatboy Games | KOL Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- 远征契约 (2022) is 2 years older than Nexus 5X (2024).
- 远征契约 is free; Nexus 5X is paid (7.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 远征契约 has no Deck rating yet.
Nexus 5X vs 远征契约 — FAQ
- Should I play Nexus 5X or 远征契约 first?
- If you want chronology, 远征契约 (2022) came out before Nexus 5X (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 Nexus 5X and 远征契约 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Nexus 5X and 远征契约 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nexus 5X ships Online Co-op, Co-op; 远征契约 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is 远征契约 free?
- Yes — 远征契约 is a free-to-play Steam title. Nexus 5X is paid (7.49 USD).
- Does Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nexus 5X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 远征契约 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.