Chippy vs NIDUS
Chippy and NIDUS 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. Chippy (2019) is 5 years older than NIDUS (2024). NIDUS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Chippy (91.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Chippy |  NIDUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (629 reviews) | 92.7% positive (191 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Caleb Wood |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Chippy (2019) is 5 years older than NIDUS (2024).
- NIDUS scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Chippy (91.6% positive).
- Chippy is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than NIDUS (7.49 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Chippy is Deck Verified, NIDUS is Deck Playable.
Chippy vs NIDUS — FAQ
- Which is better, Chippy or NIDUS?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Chippy sits at 91.6% positive (629 reviews), NIDUS at 92.7% (191). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Chippy or NIDUS first?
- If you want chronology, Chippy (2019) came out before NIDUS (2024). 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 Chippy and NIDUS 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.
- Do both Chippy and NIDUS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Chippy ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; NIDUS ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.