Choose Adventure World
Choose Adventure World if it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Adventure World launched in 2016.
Adventure World vs NieR:Automata™
Adventure World and NieR:Automata™ both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Adventure World (2016) is 1 year older than NieR:Automata™ (2017). NieR:Automata™ scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than Adventure World (50% 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 NieR:Automata™
Choose NieR:Automata™ if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. 49,162 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Adventure World and NieR:Automata™ sit in Action and RPG 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
 Adventure World |  NieR:Automata™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (14 reviews) | 90.1% positive (49,162 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alibi | Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Adventure World (2016) is 1 year older than NieR:Automata™ (2017).
- NieR:Automata™ scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than Adventure World (50% positive).
- Adventure World is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than NieR:Automata™ (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- NieR:Automata™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Adventure World has no Deck rating yet.
Adventure World vs NieR:Automata™ — FAQ
- Should I play Adventure World or NieR:Automata™ first?
- If you want chronology, Adventure World (2016) came out before NieR:Automata™ (2017). 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 Adventure World and NieR:Automata™ similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.