Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Nexomon
Temtem and Nexomon both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Nexomon (2020) is 2 years older than Temtem (2022). Nexomon scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Temtem (82.6% 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 Nexomon
Choose Nexomon if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.8% positive across 950 reviews.
Both Temtem and Nexomon sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Temtem |  Nexomon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | 87.8% positive (950 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crema | VEWO Interactive Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Nexomon (2020) is 2 years older than Temtem (2022).
- Nexomon scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive).
- Temtem is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Nexomon (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Temtem has co-op; Nexomon does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Temtem vs Nexomon — FAQ
- Which is better, Temtem or Nexomon?
- On Steam reviews Nexomon scores higher (87.8% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nexomon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Temtem or Nexomon first?
- If you want chronology, Nexomon (2020) came out before Temtem (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 Temtem and Nexomon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does Nexomon have multiplayer like Temtem?
- No. Temtem supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Nexomon is listed as single-player only.
- Do Temtem and Nexomon 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.