Choose Nex Machina
Choose Nex Machina if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nex Machina launched in 2017.
Nex Machina vs ZeroRanger
Nex Machina and ZeroRanger 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 ZeroRanger (2018). ZeroRanger scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% 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 ZeroRanger
Choose ZeroRanger if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 1,580 reviews.
Both Nex Machina and ZeroRanger 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 |  ZeroRanger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (885 reviews) | 95.9% positive (1,580 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Housemarque | System Erasure |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nex Machina (2017) is 1 year older than ZeroRanger (2018).
- ZeroRanger scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% positive).
- ZeroRanger is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Nex Machina (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Nex Machina is Deck Unsupported, ZeroRanger is Deck Playable.
Nex Machina vs ZeroRanger — FAQ
- Which is better, Nex Machina or ZeroRanger?
- On Steam reviews ZeroRanger scores higher (95.9% positive) than Nex Machina (90.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ZeroRanger is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nex Machina or ZeroRanger first?
- If you want chronology, Nex Machina (2017) came out before ZeroRanger (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 ZeroRanger 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 ZeroRanger have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nex Machina ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; ZeroRanger ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.