Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.3% positive across 2,278 reviews.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs INK
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and INK 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. INK (2015) is 1 year older than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than INK (86% 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 INK
Choose INK if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. INK launched in 2015.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and INK sit in Action on Steam, 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) |  INK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 86% positive (470 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | ZackBellGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- INK (2015) is 1 year older than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than INK (86% positive).
- INK is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) has co-op; INK does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs INK — FAQ
- Which is better, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or INK?
- On Steam reviews N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher (95.3% positive) than INK (86% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or INK first?
- If you want chronology, INK (2015) came out before N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016). 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 INK 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 INK have multiplayer like N++ (NPLUSPLUS)?
- No. N++ (NPLUSPLUS) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while INK is listed as single-player only.
- Do N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and INK 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.