Choose NEKO-NIN exHeart
Choose NEKO-NIN exHeart if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. NEKO-NIN exHeart launched in 2017.
NEKO-NIN exHeart vs NEKO-NIN exHeart 3
NEKO-NIN exHeart and NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. NEKO-NIN exHeart (2017) is 2 years older than NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 (2019). NEKO-NIN exHeart scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 (93% 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 NEKO-NIN exHeart 3
Choose NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 launched in 2019.
Both NEKO-NIN exHeart and NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 NEKO-NIN exHeart |  NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (168 reviews) | 93% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whirlpool | Whirlpool |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- NEKO-NIN exHeart (2017) is 2 years older than NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 (2019).
- NEKO-NIN exHeart scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 (93% positive).
- NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than NEKO-NIN exHeart (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- NEKO-NIN exHeart is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 has no Deck rating yet.
NEKO-NIN exHeart vs NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 — FAQ
- Should I play NEKO-NIN exHeart or NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 first?
- If you want chronology, NEKO-NIN exHeart (2017) came out before NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 (2019). 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 NEKO-NIN exHeart and NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 NEKO-NIN exHeart run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NEKO-NIN exHeart is rated Deck Verified by Valve. NEKO-NIN exHeart 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.