Choose Terraria
Choose Terraria if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 590,217 Steam reviews back the pick.
Terraria vs Encounter of Galaxies
Terraria and Encounter of Galaxies 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. Terraria (2011) is 6 years older than Encounter of Galaxies (2017). Encounter of Galaxies is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Terraria (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Encounter of Galaxies
Choose Encounter of Galaxies if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Encounter of Galaxies launched in 2017.
Both Terraria and Encounter of Galaxies 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
 Terraria |  Encounter of Galaxies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Re-Logic | Obi-Wanya |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Terraria (2011) is 6 years older than Encounter of Galaxies (2017).
- Encounter of Galaxies is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Terraria (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Terraria has co-op; Encounter of Galaxies does not.
- Terraria is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Encounter of Galaxies has no Deck rating yet.
Terraria vs Encounter of Galaxies — FAQ
- Should I play Terraria or Encounter of Galaxies first?
- If you want chronology, Terraria (2011) came out before Encounter of Galaxies (2017). 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 Encounter of Galaxies 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.
- Does Encounter of Galaxies have multiplayer like Terraria?
- No. Terraria supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Encounter of Galaxies is listed as single-player only.
- Does Terraria run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Terraria is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Encounter of Galaxies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.