Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. 2,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs This Is No Cave
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and This Is No Cave 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 9 years older than This Is No Cave (2025). This Is No Cave scores higher on Steam reviews (98.7% positive) than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (95.3% 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 This Is No Cave
Choose This Is No Cave if you want an Indie and Racing game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. This Is No Cave launched in 2025.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and This Is No Cave sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) |  This Is No Cave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 98.7% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | monome.studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 9 years older than This Is No Cave (2025).
- This Is No Cave scores higher on Steam reviews (98.7% positive) than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (95.3% positive).
- This Is No Cave is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs This Is No Cave — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or This Is No Cave first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before This Is No Cave (2025). 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 This Is No Cave 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 This Is No Cave have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; This Is No Cave ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and This Is No Cave both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.