Choose Nex Machina
Choose Nex Machina if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nex Machina launched in 2017.
Nex Machina vs CometStriker DX
Nex Machina and CometStriker DX 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 1 year older than CometStriker DX (2018). CometStriker DX 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 CometStriker DX
Choose CometStriker DX if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. CometStriker DX launched in 2018.
Both Nex Machina and CometStriker DX 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. 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 |  CometStriker DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (885 reviews) | 100% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Housemarque | Iced Lizard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nex Machina (2017) is 1 year older than CometStriker DX (2018).
- CometStriker DX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% positive).
- CometStriker DX is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; CometStriker DX has no Deck rating yet.
Nex Machina vs CometStriker DX — FAQ
- Should I play Nex Machina or CometStriker DX first?
- If you want chronology, Nex Machina (2017) came out before CometStriker DX (2018). 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 CometStriker DX 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 CometStriker DX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nex Machina ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; CometStriker DX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.