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Everything vs NYKRA: Before

Everything and NYKRA: Before both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Everything (2017) is 4 years older than NYKRA: Before (2021). Everything scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than NYKRA: Before (64.5% 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 Everything

Choose Everything if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.1% positive across 2,292 reviews.

Choose NYKRA: Before

Choose NYKRA: Before if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. NYKRA: Before launched in 2021.

Both Everything and NYKRA: Before sit in Indie 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

Everything vs NYKRA: Before — Steam metadata comparison
Everything — Steam game coverEverythingNYKRA: Before — Steam game coverNYKRA: Before
Released20172021
GenresIndie, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews84.1% positive (2,292 reviews)64.5% positive (107 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDavid OReillyENDESGA

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Everything vs NYKRA: Before — FAQ

Which is better, Everything or NYKRA: Before?
On Steam reviews Everything scores higher (84.1% positive) than NYKRA: Before (64.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Everything is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Everything or NYKRA: Before first?
If you want chronology, Everything (2017) came out before NYKRA: Before (2021). 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 Everything and NYKRA: Before similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Is NYKRA: Before free?
Yes — NYKRA: Before is a free-to-play Steam title. Everything is paid (14.99 USD).
Does Everything run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Everything is rated Deck Verified by Valve. NYKRA: Before doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Everything vs NYKRA: Before — Verdict (2026) · imho.run