Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs X Run 3
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and X Run 3 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 8 years older than X Run 3 (2024). X Run 3 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (8.99 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 X Run 3
Choose X Run 3 if you want a Sports, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. X Run 3 launched in 2024.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and X Run 3 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) |  X Run 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | Andy Law |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 8 years older than X Run 3 (2024).
- X Run 3 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; X Run 3 has no Deck rating yet.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs X Run 3 — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or X Run 3 first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before X Run 3 (2024). 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 X Run 3 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 X Run 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; X Run 3 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does N++ (NPLUSPLUS) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. X Run 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.