Choose PixelJunk™ Eden
Choose PixelJunk™ Eden if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. PixelJunk™ Eden launched in 2012.
PixelJunk™ Eden vs PixelJunk™ Eden 2
PixelJunk™ Eden and PixelJunk™ Eden 2 both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. PixelJunk™ Eden (2012) is 13 years older than PixelJunk™ Eden 2 (2025). PixelJunk™ Eden scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than PixelJunk™ Eden 2 (78.9% 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 PixelJunk™ Eden 2
Choose PixelJunk™ Eden 2 if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. PixelJunk™ Eden 2 launched in 2025.
Both PixelJunk™ Eden and PixelJunk™ Eden 2 sit in Indie and Casual 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
 PixelJunk™ Eden |  PixelJunk™ Eden 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (357 reviews) | 78.9% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Q-Games Ltd. | Q-Games Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- PixelJunk™ Eden (2012) is 13 years older than PixelJunk™ Eden 2 (2025).
- PixelJunk™ Eden scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than PixelJunk™ Eden 2 (78.9% positive).
- PixelJunk™ Eden 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than PixelJunk™ Eden (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- PixelJunk™ Eden 2 has co-op; PixelJunk™ Eden does not.
- Steam Deck: PixelJunk™ Eden is Deck Playable, PixelJunk™ Eden 2 is Deck Verified.
PixelJunk™ Eden vs PixelJunk™ Eden 2 — FAQ
- Should I play PixelJunk™ Eden or PixelJunk™ Eden 2 first?
- If you want chronology, PixelJunk™ Eden (2012) came out before PixelJunk™ Eden 2 (2025). 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 PixelJunk™ Eden and PixelJunk™ Eden 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 PixelJunk™ Eden have multiplayer like PixelJunk™ Eden 2?
- No. PixelJunk™ Eden 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while PixelJunk™ Eden is listed as single-player only.