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Elroy and the Aliens vs This is a Gift

Elroy and the Aliens and This is a Gift both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Elroy and the Aliens (2025) is 1 year older than This is a Gift (2026). This is a Gift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Elroy and the Aliens (96.3% 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 Elroy and the Aliens

Choose Elroy and the Aliens if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Elroy and the Aliens launched in 2025.

Choose This is a Gift

Choose This is a Gift if you want an Action, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. This is a Gift launched in 2026.

Both Elroy and the Aliens and This is a Gift sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime, 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

Elroy and the Aliens vs This is a Gift — Steam metadata comparison
Elroy and the Aliens — Steam game coverElroy and the AliensThis is a Gift — Steam game coverThis is a Gift
Released20252026
GenresAdventureAction, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price17.99 USD2.39 USD
Steam reviews96.3% positive (273 reviews)100% positive (22 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMotivitiOroku

Side by side

Elroy and the Aliens vs This is a Gift — FAQ

Should I play Elroy and the Aliens or This is a Gift first?
If you want chronology, Elroy and the Aliens (2025) came out before This is a Gift (2026). 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 Elroy and the Aliens and This is a Gift similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Elroy and the Aliens run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Elroy and the Aliens is rated Deck Verified by Valve. This is a Gift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Elroy and the Aliens vs This is a Gift — Verdict (2026) · imho.run