Cyberpunk 2077 vs ELDEN RING
Cyberpunk 2077 and ELDEN RING both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) is 2 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cyberpunk 2077 |  ELDEN RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (373,044 reviews) | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CD PROJEKT RED | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) is 2 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
- ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% positive).
- ELDEN RING is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cyberpunk 2077 (59.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- ELDEN RING has co-op; Cyberpunk 2077 does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cyberpunk 2077 vs ELDEN RING — FAQ
- Which is better, Cyberpunk 2077 or ELDEN RING?
- On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cyberpunk 2077 or ELDEN RING first?
- If you want chronology, Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) came out before ELDEN RING (2022). 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 Cyberpunk 2077 and ELDEN RING similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Cyberpunk 2077 have multiplayer like ELDEN RING?
- No. ELDEN RING supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Cyberpunk 2077 is listed as single-player only.
- Do Cyberpunk 2077 and ELDEN RING both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.