Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP 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 Sky Reach
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Sky Reach 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 Sky Reach (2026). Sky Reach is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2.39 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 Sky Reach
Choose Sky Reach if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sky Reach launched in 2026.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Sky Reach 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) |  Sky Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | Pat-o-Logic Studio, Socially Awkward Orchestra |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 10 years older than Sky Reach (2026).
- Sky Reach is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2.39 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sky Reach has no Deck rating yet.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Sky Reach — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or Sky Reach first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before Sky Reach (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 Sky Reach 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 Sky Reach have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Sky Reach ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does N++ (NPLUSPLUS) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sky Reach doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.