Choose Kentum
Choose Kentum if you want an Action and Simulation game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Kentum launched in 2025.
Kentum vs Nord
Kentum and Nord both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Kentum (2025) is 2 years older than Nord (2027). Nord has co-op; Kentum does not. 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 Nord
Choose Nord if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Nord launched in 2027.
Both Kentum and Nord sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Kentum |  Nord | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (69 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | Nord Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Kentum (2025) is 2 years older than Nord (2027).
- Nord has co-op; Kentum does not.
- Kentum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nord has no Deck rating yet.
Kentum vs Nord — FAQ
- Should I play Kentum or Nord first?
- If you want chronology, Kentum (2025) came out before Nord (2027). 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 Kentum and Nord similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.
- Does Kentum have multiplayer like Nord?
- No. Nord supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Kentum is listed as single-player only.
- Does Kentum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kentum is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nord doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.