Choose Ruins Seeker
Choose Ruins Seeker if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ruins Seeker launched in 2020.
Ruins Seeker vs Explorer of Yggdrasil
Ruins Seeker and Explorer of Yggdrasil both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Ruins Seeker (2020) is 1 year older than Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021). Ruins Seeker scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Explorer of Yggdrasil (85.2% 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 Explorer of Yggdrasil
Choose Explorer of Yggdrasil if you want an Adventure experience. Explorer of Yggdrasil launched in 2021.
Both Ruins Seeker and Explorer of Yggdrasil sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Ruins Seeker |  Explorer of Yggdrasil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (126 reviews) | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nupuryu no sato | Black Train |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Ruins Seeker (2020) is 1 year older than Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021).
- Ruins Seeker scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Explorer of Yggdrasil (85.2% positive).
- Explorer of Yggdrasil is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ruins Seeker (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ruins Seeker is Deck Playable, Explorer of Yggdrasil is Deck Unsupported.
Ruins Seeker vs Explorer of Yggdrasil — FAQ
- Should I play Ruins Seeker or Explorer of Yggdrasil first?
- If you want chronology, Ruins Seeker (2020) came out before Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021). 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 Ruins Seeker and Explorer of Yggdrasil similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.