Choose Prodeus
Choose Prodeus if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 4,068 Steam reviews back the pick.
Prodeus vs Nexus Knights
Prodeus and Nexus Knights 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. Prodeus (2022) is 3 years older than Nexus Knights (2025). Nexus Knights is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Nexus Knights
Choose Nexus Knights if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nexus Knights launched in 2025.
Both Prodeus and Nexus Knights sit in Action 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
 Prodeus |  Nexus Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,068 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bounding Box Software Inc. | Osimodius |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Prodeus (2022) is 3 years older than Nexus Knights (2025).
- Nexus Knights is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Prodeus has co-op; Nexus Knights does not.
- Prodeus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Nexus Knights has no Deck rating yet.
Prodeus vs Nexus Knights — FAQ
- Should I play Prodeus or Nexus Knights first?
- If you want chronology, Prodeus (2022) came out before Nexus Knights (2025). 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 Prodeus and Nexus Knights 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.
- Does Nexus Knights have multiplayer like Prodeus?
- No. Prodeus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Nexus Knights is listed as single-player only.
- Does Prodeus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Prodeus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Nexus Knights doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.