Choose Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Nexus 5X vs Band of Brigands
Nexus 5X and Band of Brigands both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2024. Nexus 5X is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Band of Brigands (7.49 USD vs. 11.99 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 Band of Brigands
Choose Band of Brigands if you want an Adventure experience. Band of Brigands launched in 2024.
Both Nexus 5X and Band of Brigands sit in Strategy, Indie, 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 |  Band of Brigands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (717 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Whatboy Games | ProtoGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Nexus 5X is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Band of Brigands (7.49 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Band of Brigands has no Deck rating yet.
Nexus 5X vs Band of Brigands — FAQ
- Are Nexus 5X and Band of Brigands similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Band of Brigands have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nexus 5X ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Band of Brigands ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nexus 5X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Band of Brigands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.