Choose SCARLET NEXUS
Choose SCARLET NEXUS if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
SCARLET NEXUS vs Cyberpunk SFX
SCARLET NEXUS and Cyberpunk SFX both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Cyberpunk SFX (2020) is 1 year older than SCARLET NEXUS (2021). Cyberpunk SFX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% 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 Cyberpunk SFX
Choose Cyberpunk SFX if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.3% positive across 103 reviews.
Both SCARLET NEXUS and Cyberpunk SFX sit in Action and Adventure 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
 SCARLET NEXUS |  Cyberpunk SFX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.59 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews) | 91.3% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. | Whale Rock Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Cyberpunk SFX (2020) is 1 year older than SCARLET NEXUS (2021).
- Cyberpunk SFX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than SCARLET NEXUS (85.9% positive).
- Cyberpunk SFX is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than SCARLET NEXUS (1.19 USD vs. 9.59 USD).
- SCARLET NEXUS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cyberpunk SFX has no Deck rating yet.
SCARLET NEXUS vs Cyberpunk SFX — FAQ
- Which is better, SCARLET NEXUS or Cyberpunk SFX?
- On Steam reviews Cyberpunk SFX scores higher (91.3% positive) than SCARLET NEXUS (85.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cyberpunk SFX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SCARLET NEXUS or Cyberpunk SFX first?
- If you want chronology, Cyberpunk SFX (2020) came out before SCARLET NEXUS (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 SCARLET NEXUS and Cyberpunk SFX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 SCARLET NEXUS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SCARLET NEXUS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cyberpunk SFX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.