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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Almost There: The Platformer
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Almost There: The Platformer 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 3 years older than Almost There: The Platformer (2019). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Almost There: The Platformer (76% 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 Almost There: The Platformer
Choose Almost There: The Platformer if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Almost There: The Platformer launched in 2019.
Both N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Almost There: The Platformer 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) |  Almost There: The Platformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) | 76% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Metanet Software Inc. | Bony Yousuf |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) is 3 years older than Almost There: The Platformer (2019).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Almost There: The Platformer (76% positive).
- Almost There: The Platformer is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) has co-op; Almost There: The Platformer does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS) vs Almost There: The Platformer — FAQ
- Should I play N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or Almost There: The Platformer first?
- If you want chronology, N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016) came out before Almost There: The Platformer (2019). 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 Almost There: The Platformer 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 Almost There: The Platformer have multiplayer like N++ (NPLUSPLUS)?
- No. N++ (NPLUSPLUS) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Almost There: The Platformer is listed as single-player only.
- Do N++ (NPLUSPLUS) and Almost There: The Platformer 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.