Choose Nummels
Choose Nummels if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Nummels launched in 2022.
Nummels vs Crossing Guard Joe
Nummels and Crossing Guard Joe both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2022. Nummels scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Crossing Guard Joe (83.3% 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 Crossing Guard Joe
Choose Crossing Guard Joe if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crossing Guard Joe launched in 2022.
Both Nummels and Crossing Guard Joe sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Nummels |  Crossing Guard Joe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Plattnip | September Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Nummels scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Crossing Guard Joe (83.3% positive).
- Crossing Guard Joe is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Nummels (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nummels is Deck Verified, Crossing Guard Joe is Deck Playable.
Nummels vs Crossing Guard Joe — FAQ
- Are Nummels and Crossing Guard Joe similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.