Choose Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want a RPG game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Nexus 5X vs Klaus Veen's Bastards
Nexus 5X and Klaus Veen's Bastards 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 Klaus Veen's Bastards (2026). Klaus Veen's Bastards scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Nexus 5X (91.6% positive). 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 Klaus Veen's Bastards
Choose Klaus Veen's Bastards if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, LAN PvP, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Klaus Veen's Bastards launched in 2026.
Both Nexus 5X and Klaus Veen's Bastards sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Klaus Veen's Bastards | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, 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) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Whatboy Games | Tomorrow Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Nexus 5X (2024) is 2 years older than Klaus Veen's Bastards (2026).
- Klaus Veen's Bastards scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Nexus 5X (91.6% positive).
- Klaus Veen's Bastards is free; Nexus 5X is paid (7.49 USD).
- Nexus 5X has co-op; Klaus Veen's Bastards does not.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Klaus Veen's Bastards has no Deck rating yet.
Nexus 5X vs Klaus Veen's Bastards — FAQ
- Should I play Nexus 5X or Klaus Veen's Bastards first?
- If you want chronology, Nexus 5X (2024) came out before Klaus Veen's Bastards (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 Klaus Veen's Bastards 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.
- Is Klaus Veen's Bastards free?
- Yes — Klaus Veen's Bastards 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. Klaus Veen's Bastards doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.