Choose CastleMiner Z
Choose CastleMiner Z if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. 5,711 Steam reviews back the pick.
CastleMiner Z vs NightZ
CastleMiner Z and NightZ both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. CastleMiner Z (2014) is 3 years older than NightZ (2017). CastleMiner Z scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than NightZ (38.6% 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 NightZ
Choose NightZ if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. NightZ launched in 2017.
Both CastleMiner Z and NightZ sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and 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
 CastleMiner Z |  NightZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (5,711 reviews) | 38.6% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DigitalDNA Games | Asset Flip Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CastleMiner Z (2014) is 3 years older than NightZ (2017).
- CastleMiner Z scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than NightZ (38.6% positive).
- NightZ is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than CastleMiner Z (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- CastleMiner Z is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; NightZ has no Deck rating yet.
CastleMiner Z vs NightZ — FAQ
- Should I play CastleMiner Z or NightZ first?
- If you want chronology, CastleMiner Z (2014) came out before NightZ (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 CastleMiner Z and NightZ similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 CastleMiner Z and NightZ have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CastleMiner Z ships Online Co-op, Co-op; NightZ ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.