Choose Nepenthe
Choose Nepenthe if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nepenthe launched in 2018.
Nepenthe vs NONEWORLD
Nepenthe and NONEWORLD both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Nepenthe (2018) is 8 years older than NONEWORLD (2026). Nepenthe scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than NONEWORLD (84.6% 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 NONEWORLD
Choose NONEWORLD if you want a Strategy game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NONEWORLD launched in 2026.
Both Nepenthe and NONEWORLD sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Nepenthe |  NONEWORLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (84 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yitz | Millie Snowfall |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nepenthe (2018) is 8 years older than NONEWORLD (2026).
- Nepenthe scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than NONEWORLD (84.6% positive).
- Nepenthe is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than NONEWORLD (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nepenthe vs NONEWORLD — FAQ
- Should I play Nepenthe or NONEWORLD first?
- If you want chronology, Nepenthe (2018) came out before NONEWORLD (2026). 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 Nepenthe and NONEWORLD similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.