Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. 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 Scroter
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Scroter both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 7 years older than Scroter (2023). Scroter is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Scroter
Choose Scroter if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scroter launched in 2023.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Scroter sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) |  Scroter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | Traviteam Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 7 years older than Scroter (2023).
- Scroter is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) has co-op; Scroter does not.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scroter has no Deck rating yet.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Scroter — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or Scroter first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before Scroter (2023). 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 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Scroter similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scroter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.