Choose Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want a RPG experience. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Nexus 5X vs The Sons of Earth
Nexus 5X and The Sons of Earth both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Nexus 5X (2024) is 2 years older than The Sons of Earth (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Sons of Earth
Choose The Sons of Earth if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. The Sons of Earth launched in 2026.
Both Nexus 5X and The Sons of Earth sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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 |  The Sons of Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (717 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Whatboy Games | Michael Calloway |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Nexus 5X (2024) is 2 years older than The Sons of Earth (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Sons of Earth has no Deck rating yet.
Nexus 5X vs The Sons of Earth — FAQ
- Should I play Nexus 5X or The Sons of Earth first?
- If you want chronology, Nexus 5X (2024) came out before The Sons of Earth (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 The Sons of Earth similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Nexus 5X and The Sons of Earth have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nexus 5X ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Sons of Earth ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nexus 5X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Sons of Earth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.