Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Hoplegs
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Hoplegs sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 5 years older than Hoplegs (2021). Hoplegs scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (95.3% positive). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Hoplegs (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Hoplegs
Choose Hoplegs if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hoplegs launched in 2021.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Hoplegs ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.3% vs 97% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) |  Hoplegs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 97% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | WhyKev |
Side by side
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 5 years older than Hoplegs (2021).
- Hoplegs scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (95.3% positive).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Hoplegs (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hoplegs has no Deck rating yet.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Hoplegs — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or Hoplegs first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before Hoplegs (2021). 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.
- Do both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Hoplegs have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Hoplegs ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does N++ (NPLUSPLUS) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hoplegs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.