Choose PROXIMATE
Choose PROXIMATE if you want an Adventure experience. PROXIMATE launched in 2024.
PROXIMATE vs NZ78
PROXIMATE and NZ78 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. PROXIMATE (2024) is 2 years older than NZ78 (2026). PROXIMATE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; NZ78 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 NZ78
Choose NZ78 if you want a Casual experience. NZ78 launched in 2026.
Both PROXIMATE and NZ78 sit in 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
 PROXIMATE |  NZ78 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (849 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cain Maddox | emagnetic |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- PROXIMATE (2024) is 2 years older than NZ78 (2026).
- PROXIMATE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; NZ78 has no Deck rating yet.
PROXIMATE vs NZ78 — FAQ
- Should I play PROXIMATE or NZ78 first?
- If you want chronology, PROXIMATE (2024) came out before NZ78 (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 PROXIMATE and NZ78 similar?
- They overlap on 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.