Choose Jack Axe
Choose Jack Axe if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jack Axe launched in 2021.
Jack Axe vs NBB.EXE
Jack Axe and NBB.EXE both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Jack Axe (2021) is 3 years older than NBB.EXE (2024). NBB.EXE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Jack Axe (69.7% 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 NBB.EXE
Choose NBB.EXE if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NBB.EXE launched in 2024.
Both Jack Axe and NBB.EXE sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Jack Axe |  NBB.EXE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (33 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Keybol Games | Raptus Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Jack Axe (2021) is 3 years older than NBB.EXE (2024).
- NBB.EXE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Jack Axe (69.7% positive).
- Jack Axe is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than NBB.EXE (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Jack Axe vs NBB.EXE — FAQ
- Should I play Jack Axe or NBB.EXE first?
- If you want chronology, Jack Axe (2021) came out before NBB.EXE (2024). 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 Jack Axe and NBB.EXE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Jack Axe and NBB.EXE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Jack Axe ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; NBB.EXE ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.