Choose NPCs
Choose NPCs if you want a Casual experience. NPCs launched in 2018.
NPCs vs RUSLICSTAN INVADES
NPCs and RUSLICSTAN INVADES both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. NPCs (2018) is 5 years older than RUSLICSTAN INVADES (2023). RUSLICSTAN INVADES scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than NPCs (77.4% 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 RUSLICSTAN INVADES
Choose RUSLICSTAN INVADES if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RUSLICSTAN INVADES launched in 2023.
Both NPCs and RUSLICSTAN INVADES sit in Action and Indie 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
 NPCs |  RUSLICSTAN INVADES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (31 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NPC Games | SLAM AWAY GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NPCs (2018) is 5 years older than RUSLICSTAN INVADES (2023).
- RUSLICSTAN INVADES scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than NPCs (77.4% positive).
NPCs vs RUSLICSTAN INVADES — FAQ
- Should I play NPCs or RUSLICSTAN INVADES first?
- If you want chronology, NPCs (2018) came out before RUSLICSTAN INVADES (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 NPCs and RUSLICSTAN INVADES similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.