Choose Exodemon
Choose Exodemon if it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Exodemon launched in 2019.
Exodemon vs Nightmare Reaper
Exodemon and Nightmare Reaper 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. Exodemon (2019) is 3 years older than Nightmare Reaper (2022). Exodemon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Nightmare Reaper (94.1% 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 Nightmare Reaper
Choose Nightmare Reaper if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,971 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Exodemon and Nightmare Reaper sit in Action and Indie 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
 Exodemon |  Nightmare Reaper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (41 reviews) | 94.1% positive (2,971 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Kuupu | Blazing Bit Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Exodemon (2019) is 3 years older than Nightmare Reaper (2022).
- Exodemon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Nightmare Reaper (94.1% positive).
- Exodemon is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Nightmare Reaper (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Nightmare Reaper has co-op; Exodemon does not.
- Nightmare Reaper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Exodemon has no Deck rating yet.
Exodemon vs Nightmare Reaper — FAQ
- Should I play Exodemon or Nightmare Reaper first?
- If you want chronology, Exodemon (2019) came out before Nightmare Reaper (2022). 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 Exodemon and Nightmare Reaper 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.
- Does Exodemon have multiplayer like Nightmare Reaper?
- No. Nightmare Reaper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Exodemon is listed as single-player only.