Choose Nexuiz
Choose Nexuiz if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nexuiz launched in 2012.
Nexuiz vs Turbo Overkill
Nexuiz and Turbo Overkill 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. Nexuiz (2012) is 11 years older than Turbo Overkill (2023). Turbo Overkill scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Nexuiz (54.7% 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 Turbo Overkill
Choose Turbo Overkill if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.2% positive across 4,372 reviews.
Both Nexuiz and Turbo Overkill 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
 Nexuiz |  Turbo Overkill | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.7% positive (150 reviews) | 95.2% positive (4,372 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | IllFonic | Trigger Happy Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Nexuiz (2012) is 11 years older than Turbo Overkill (2023).
- Turbo Overkill scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Nexuiz (54.7% positive).
- Nexuiz is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Turbo Overkill (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Turbo Overkill is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nexuiz has no Deck rating yet.
Nexuiz vs Turbo Overkill — FAQ
- Which is better, Nexuiz or Turbo Overkill?
- On Steam reviews Turbo Overkill scores higher (95.2% positive) than Nexuiz (54.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Turbo Overkill is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nexuiz or Turbo Overkill first?
- If you want chronology, Nexuiz (2012) came out before Turbo Overkill (2023). 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 Nexuiz and Turbo Overkill 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 Turbo Overkill have multiplayer like Nexuiz?
- No. Nexuiz supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Turbo Overkill is listed as single-player only.