Choose Nex Machina
Choose Nex Machina if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nex Machina launched in 2017.
Nex Machina vs Destropolis
Nex Machina and Destropolis 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. Nex Machina (2017) is 3 years older than Destropolis (2020). Both sit near 90% positive on Steam (Nex Machina: 885 reviews, Destropolis: 133). 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 Destropolis
Choose Destropolis if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Destropolis launched in 2020.
Both Nex Machina and Destropolis sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (90.7% vs 90.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nex Machina |  Destropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (885 reviews) | 90.2% positive (133 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Housemarque | Igrek Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nex Machina (2017) is 3 years older than Destropolis (2020).
- Both sit near 90% positive on Steam (Nex Machina: 885 reviews, Destropolis: 133).
- Destropolis is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported, Destropolis is Deck Verified.
Nex Machina vs Destropolis — FAQ
- Which is better, Nex Machina or Destropolis?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Nex Machina sits at 90.7% positive (885 reviews), Destropolis at 90.2% (133). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Nex Machina or Destropolis first?
- If you want chronology, Nex Machina (2017) came out before Destropolis (2020). 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 Nex Machina and Destropolis 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.
- Do both Nex Machina and Destropolis have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nex Machina ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Destropolis ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.