Choose Numina
Choose Numina if you want an Indie experience. Numina launched in 2022.
Numina vs SCARLET NEXUS
Numina and SCARLET NEXUS both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. SCARLET NEXUS (2021) is 1 year older than Numina (2022). Numina scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than SCARLET NEXUS (85.9% 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 SCARLET NEXUS
Choose SCARLET NEXUS if you want an Action and Adventure experience. 5,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Numina and SCARLET NEXUS sit in 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
 Numina |  SCARLET NEXUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 14.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (33 reviews) | 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | starlit studio | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- SCARLET NEXUS (2021) is 1 year older than Numina (2022).
- Numina scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than SCARLET NEXUS (85.9% positive).
- SCARLET NEXUS is currently ~15% cheaper on Steam than Numina (14.39 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Numina vs SCARLET NEXUS — FAQ
- Should I play Numina or SCARLET NEXUS first?
- If you want chronology, SCARLET NEXUS (2021) came out before Numina (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 Numina and SCARLET NEXUS similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Numina and SCARLET NEXUS both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.