Choose NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION
Choose NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,632 Steam reviews back the pick.
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION vs Vaporware Odyssey
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION and Vaporware Odyssey 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. NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION (2016) is 9 years older than Vaporware Odyssey (2025). Vaporware Odyssey is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Vaporware Odyssey
Choose Vaporware Odyssey if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vaporware Odyssey launched in 2025.
Both NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION and Vaporware Odyssey sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION |  Vaporware Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.1% positive (2,632 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Harebrained Schemes | Goodaboutgames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION (2016) is 9 years older than Vaporware Odyssey (2025).
- Vaporware Odyssey is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION has co-op; Vaporware Odyssey does not.
- NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vaporware Odyssey has no Deck rating yet.
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION vs Vaporware Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION or Vaporware Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION (2016) came out before Vaporware Odyssey (2025). 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 NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION and Vaporware Odyssey 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.
- Does Vaporware Odyssey have multiplayer like NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION?
- No. NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Vaporware Odyssey is listed as single-player only.
- Does NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vaporware Odyssey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.