Choose Nex Machina
Choose Nex Machina if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Nex Machina launched in 2017.
Nex Machina vs Verisim Skies
Nex Machina and Verisim Skies both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Nex Machina (2017) is 6 years older than Verisim Skies (2023). Verisim Skies scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% 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 Verisim Skies
Choose Verisim Skies if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Verisim Skies launched in 2023.
Both Nex Machina and Verisim Skies sit in Action 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
 Nex Machina |  Verisim Skies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (885 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Housemarque | Carry-On Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Nex Machina (2017) is 6 years older than Verisim Skies (2023).
- Verisim Skies scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% positive).
- Verisim Skies is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Nex Machina has co-op; Verisim Skies does not.
- Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Verisim Skies has no Deck rating yet.
Nex Machina vs Verisim Skies — FAQ
- Should I play Nex Machina or Verisim Skies first?
- If you want chronology, Nex Machina (2017) came out before Verisim Skies (2023). 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 Verisim Skies similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Verisim Skies have multiplayer like Nex Machina?
- No. Nex Machina supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Verisim Skies is listed as single-player only.