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Netherworld Covenant vs Aksun

Netherworld Covenant and Aksun both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Netherworld Covenant (2025) is 1 year older than Aksun (2026). Netherworld Covenant is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aksun has no Deck rating yet. 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 Netherworld Covenant

Choose Netherworld Covenant if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. Netherworld Covenant launched in 2025.

Choose Aksun

Choose Aksun if you want an Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support and Steam Input API Support. Aksun launched in 2026.

Both Netherworld Covenant and Aksun sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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

Netherworld Covenant vs Aksun — Steam metadata comparison
Netherworld Covenant — Steam game coverNetherworld CovenantAksun — Steam game coverAksun
Released20252026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews75.9% positive (145 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMadGoat Game StudioWayway Inc

Side by side

Netherworld Covenant vs Aksun — FAQ

Should I play Netherworld Covenant or Aksun first?
If you want chronology, Netherworld Covenant (2025) came out before Aksun (2026). 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 Netherworld Covenant and Aksun similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Netherworld Covenant run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Netherworld Covenant is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Aksun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Netherworld Covenant vs Aksun — Verdict (2026) · imho.run