Choose Nuclear Throne
Choose Nuclear Throne if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 9,705 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nuclear Throne vs REPLIKATOR
Nuclear Throne and REPLIKATOR both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Nuclear Throne (2015) is 7 years older than REPLIKATOR (2022). Nuclear Throne scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than REPLIKATOR (84% 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 REPLIKATOR
Choose REPLIKATOR if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. REPLIKATOR launched in 2022.
Both Nuclear Throne and REPLIKATOR sit in Action and Indie 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
 Nuclear Throne |  REPLIKATOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (9,705 reviews) | 84% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | R_Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nuclear Throne (2015) is 7 years older than REPLIKATOR (2022).
- Nuclear Throne scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than REPLIKATOR (84% positive).
- REPLIKATOR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Throne (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Nuclear Throne has co-op; REPLIKATOR does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Nuclear Throne vs REPLIKATOR — FAQ
- Should I play Nuclear Throne or REPLIKATOR first?
- If you want chronology, Nuclear Throne (2015) came out before REPLIKATOR (2022). 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 Nuclear Throne and REPLIKATOR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 REPLIKATOR have multiplayer like Nuclear Throne?
- No. Nuclear Throne supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while REPLIKATOR is listed as single-player only.
- Do Nuclear Throne and REPLIKATOR 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.