Choose Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG experience. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Nexus 5X vs Catenoid - Wormhole Chess
Nexus 5X and Catenoid - Wormhole Chess both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Nexus 5X (2024) is 2 years older than Catenoid - Wormhole Chess (2026). Catenoid - Wormhole Chess is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Nexus 5X (4.99 USD vs. 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 Catenoid - Wormhole Chess
Choose Catenoid - Wormhole Chess if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Catenoid - Wormhole Chess launched in 2026.
Both Nexus 5X and Catenoid - Wormhole Chess sit in Strategy 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 |  Catenoid - Wormhole Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (717 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Whatboy Games | Spectrum Forged Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Nexus 5X (2024) is 2 years older than Catenoid - Wormhole Chess (2026).
- Catenoid - Wormhole Chess is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Nexus 5X (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Catenoid - Wormhole Chess has no Deck rating yet.
Nexus 5X vs Catenoid - Wormhole Chess — FAQ
- Should I play Nexus 5X or Catenoid - Wormhole Chess first?
- If you want chronology, Nexus 5X (2024) came out before Catenoid - Wormhole Chess (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 Nexus 5X and Catenoid - Wormhole Chess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Catenoid - Wormhole Chess have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nexus 5X ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Catenoid - Wormhole Chess ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nexus 5X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Catenoid - Wormhole Chess doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.