Choose SAMOLIOTIK
Choose SAMOLIOTIK if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SAMOLIOTIK launched in 2016.
SAMOLIOTIK vs NPCs
SAMOLIOTIK and NPCs 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. SAMOLIOTIK (2016) is 2 years older than NPCs (2018). SAMOLIOTIK scores higher on Steam reviews (80.4% positive) than NPCs (77.4% 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 NPCs
Choose NPCs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NPCs launched in 2018.
Both SAMOLIOTIK and NPCs 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
 SAMOLIOTIK |  NPCs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 80.4% positive (214 reviews) | 77.4% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Volens Nolens Games, Nikita P. Chiril G. | NPC Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SAMOLIOTIK (2016) is 2 years older than NPCs (2018).
- SAMOLIOTIK scores higher on Steam reviews (80.4% positive) than NPCs (77.4% positive).
- SAMOLIOTIK is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; NPCs has no Deck rating yet.
SAMOLIOTIK vs NPCs — FAQ
- Should I play SAMOLIOTIK or NPCs first?
- If you want chronology, SAMOLIOTIK (2016) came out before NPCs (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 SAMOLIOTIK and NPCs 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.