Choose Nimbus
Choose Nimbus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nimbus launched in 2010.
Nimbus vs iO
Nimbus and iO both land in Indie, Racing 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 Indie, Racing on Steam. Nimbus (2010) is 4 years older than iO (2014). Nimbus scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than iO (83.1% 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 iO
Choose iO if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. iO launched in 2014.
Both Nimbus and iO sit in Indie and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Nimbus |  iO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Genres | Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (149 reviews) | 83.1% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noumenon Games | Gamious |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Nimbus (2010) is 4 years older than iO (2014).
- Nimbus scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than iO (83.1% positive).
- iO is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Nimbus (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- iO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Nimbus has no Deck rating yet.
Nimbus vs iO — FAQ
- Should I play Nimbus or iO first?
- If you want chronology, Nimbus (2010) came out before iO (2014). 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 Nimbus and iO similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Racing 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.