Should I play Destiny 2 or Elden Gunfire first?

If you want chronology, Destiny 2 (2019) came out before Elden Gunfire (2024). 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 Destiny 2 and Elden Gunfire similar?

They overlap on Action 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 Destiny 2 and Elden Gunfire have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Destiny 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Elden Gunfire ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Yes — Destiny 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. Elden Gunfire is paid (1.39 USD).

Destiny 2 vs Elden Gunfire

Destiny 2 and Elden Gunfire both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Destiny 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Elden Gunfire (2024). Destiny 2 is free; Elden Gunfire is paid (1.39 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 Destiny 2

Choose Destiny 2 if you want an Adventure and Free To Play game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 377,366 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Elden Gunfire

Choose Elden Gunfire if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Elden Gunfire launched in 2024.

Both Destiny 2 and Elden Gunfire sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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.

Destiny 2 vs Elden Gunfire — Steam metadata comparison
	Destiny 2	Elden Gunfire
Released	2019	2024
Genres	Action, Adventure, Free To Play	Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Unrated
Price	Free to play	1.39 USD
Steam reviews	77.8% positive (377,366 reviews)	5 reviews
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
Developers	Bungie	Amonga99

Side by side

Both are Action games on Steam.
Destiny 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Elden Gunfire (2024).
Destiny 2 is free; Elden Gunfire is paid (1.39 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Destiny 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Elden Gunfire has no Deck rating yet.