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 Sword Mans
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Sword Mans 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 2 years older than Sword Mans (2018). Sword Mans is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (9.99 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 Sword Mans
Choose Sword Mans if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sword Mans launched in 2018.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Sword Mans 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) |  Sword Mans | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | Bypass Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 2 years older than Sword Mans (2018).
- Sword Mans is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sword Mans has no Deck rating yet.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Sword Mans — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or Sword Mans first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before Sword Mans (2018). 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 Sword Mans 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 Sword Mans have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Sword Mans ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does N++ (NPLUSPLUS) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sword Mans doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.