Choose Nostos
Choose Nostos if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with VR Supported. Nostos launched in 2019.
Nostos vs Craftopia
Nostos and Craftopia both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Nostos (2019) is 1 year older than Craftopia (2020). Craftopia scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Nostos (40.4% 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 Craftopia
Choose Craftopia if you want an Indie and Early Access game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.3% positive across 7,405 reviews.
Both Nostos and Craftopia sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Nostos |  Craftopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.4% positive (532 reviews) | 80.3% positive (7,405 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | NetEase Games | Pocketpair |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Nostos (2019) is 1 year older than Craftopia (2020).
- Craftopia scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Nostos (40.4% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Nostos is Deck Unsupported, Craftopia is Deck Playable.
Nostos vs Craftopia — FAQ
- Which is better, Nostos or Craftopia?
- On Steam reviews Craftopia scores higher (80.3% positive) than Nostos (40.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Craftopia is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nostos or Craftopia first?
- If you want chronology, Nostos (2019) came out before Craftopia (2020). 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 Nostos and Craftopia similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Do both Nostos and Craftopia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nostos ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Craftopia ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.