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 Think of the Children
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Think of the Children 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 1 year older than Think of the Children (2017). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Think of the Children (64.4% 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 Think of the Children
Choose Think of the Children if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Think of the Children launched in 2017.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Think of the Children 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) |  Think of the Children | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 64.4% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | Jammed Up Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 1 year older than Think of the Children (2017).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Think of the Children (64.4% positive).
- Think of the Children is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Think of the Children — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or Think of the Children first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before Think of the Children (2017). 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 Think of the Children 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 Think of the Children have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Think of the Children ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Think of the Children 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.