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 Scunners Run
Nex Machina and Scunners Run 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 7 years older than Scunners Run (2024). Nex Machina scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Scunners Run (84.2% 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 Scunners Run
Choose Scunners Run if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scunners Run launched in 2024.
Both Nex Machina and Scunners Run 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 |  Scunners Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (885 reviews) | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Housemarque | Jamorian 5 |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Nex Machina (2017) is 7 years older than Scunners Run (2024).
- Nex Machina scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Scunners Run (84.2% positive).
- Scunners Run is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Nex Machina has co-op; Scunners Run does not.
- Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Scunners Run has no Deck rating yet.
Nex Machina vs Scunners Run — FAQ
- Should I play Nex Machina or Scunners Run first?
- If you want chronology, Nex Machina (2017) came out before Scunners Run (2024). 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 Scunners Run 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 Scunners Run have multiplayer like Nex Machina?
- No. Nex Machina supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Scunners Run is listed as single-player only.