Choose Nelo
Choose Nelo if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nelo launched in 2017.
Nelo vs Helheim
Nelo and Helheim 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. Nelo (2017) is 2 years older than Helheim (2019). Nelo scores higher on Steam reviews (68.6% positive) than Helheim (42.9% 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 Helheim
Choose Helheim if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Helheim launched in 2019.
Both Nelo and Helheim 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
 Nelo |  Helheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.6% positive (70 reviews) | 42.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Magic and Mirrors | Not a Number |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nelo (2017) is 2 years older than Helheim (2019).
- Nelo scores higher on Steam reviews (68.6% positive) than Helheim (42.9% positive).
- Nelo is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Helheim (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Nelo has co-op; Helheim does not.
Nelo vs Helheim — FAQ
- Should I play Nelo or Helheim first?
- If you want chronology, Nelo (2017) came out before Helheim (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 Nelo and Helheim 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 Helheim have multiplayer like Nelo?
- No. Nelo supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Helheim is listed as single-player only.