Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or The Stickman first?

If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before The Stickman (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 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and The Stickman 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.

Do both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and The Stickman have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; The Stickman ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs The Stickman

N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and The Stickman 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 10 years older than The Stickman (2026). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than The Stickman (81.8% 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 N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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.

Choose The Stickman

Choose The Stickman if you want an Indie and Racing game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Stickman launched in 2026.

Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and The Stickman sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and 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.

N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs The Stickman — Steam metadata comparison
	N++ (NPLUSPLUS)	The Stickman
Released	2016	2026
Genres	Action	Action, Indie, Racing
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Deck Playable
Price	14.99 USD	11.99 USD
Steam reviews	95.3% positive (2,278 reviews)	81.8% positive (11 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Metanet Software Inc.	Simple Shark

Side by side

Both are Action games on Steam.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 10 years older than The Stickman (2026).
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than The Stickman (81.8% positive).
The Stickman is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Steam Deck: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified, The Stickman is Deck Playable.