Choose The Messenger
Choose The Messenger if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,662 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Messenger vs Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten
The Messenger and Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten 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. The Messenger (2018) is 7 years older than Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten (2025). Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than The Messenger (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten
Choose Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten launched in 2025.
Both The Messenger and Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten 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
 The Messenger |  Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,662 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sabotage | Impawsible Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Messenger (2018) is 7 years older than Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten (2025).
- Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than The Messenger (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Messenger is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten has no Deck rating yet.
The Messenger vs Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten — FAQ
- Should I play The Messenger or Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten first?
- If you want chronology, The Messenger (2018) came out before Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten (2025). 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 The Messenger and Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten 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 The Messenger run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Messenger is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.