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 NETRUN
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and NETRUN 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 NETRUN (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 NETRUN
Choose NETRUN if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NETRUN launched in 2026.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and NETRUN 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) |  NETRUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| 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. | Swango Jones |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 10 years older than NETRUN (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NETRUN has no Deck rating yet.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs NETRUN — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or NETRUN first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before NETRUN (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 NETRUN 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 NETRUN have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; NETRUN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does N++ (NPLUSPLUS) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. NETRUN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.