Terraria vs ELDEN RING
Terraria and ELDEN RING both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Terraria (2011) is 11 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). Terraria scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than ELDEN RING (94.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Terraria |  ELDEN RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Re-Logic | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Terraria (2011) is 11 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
- Terraria scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than ELDEN RING (94.3% positive).
- Terraria is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (9.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Terraria vs ELDEN RING — FAQ
- Which is better, Terraria or ELDEN RING?
- On Steam reviews Terraria scores higher (97.6% positive) than ELDEN RING (94.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Terraria is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Terraria or ELDEN RING first?
- If you want chronology, Terraria (2011) came out before ELDEN RING (2022). 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 Terraria and ELDEN RING similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Terraria and ELDEN RING have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Terraria ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Terraria and ELDEN RING both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.