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 ULTRA NINJA SOUL
The Messenger and ULTRA NINJA SOUL 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 3 years older than ULTRA NINJA SOUL (2021). ULTRA NINJA SOUL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Messenger (5.99 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 ULTRA NINJA SOUL
Choose ULTRA NINJA SOUL if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. ULTRA NINJA SOUL launched in 2021.
Both The Messenger and ULTRA NINJA SOUL 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 |  ULTRA NINJA SOUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,662 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sabotage | STUDIO POCO |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Messenger (2018) is 3 years older than ULTRA NINJA SOUL (2021).
- ULTRA NINJA SOUL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Messenger (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Messenger is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ULTRA NINJA SOUL has no Deck rating yet.
The Messenger vs ULTRA NINJA SOUL — FAQ
- Should I play The Messenger or ULTRA NINJA SOUL first?
- If you want chronology, The Messenger (2018) came out before ULTRA NINJA SOUL (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 The Messenger and ULTRA NINJA SOUL 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. ULTRA NINJA SOUL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.