Choose The Binding of Isaac
Choose The Binding of Isaac if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. 23,345 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Binding of Isaac vs Enlightenment
The Binding of Isaac and Enlightenment both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. The Binding of Isaac (2011) is 7 years older than Enlightenment (2018). The Binding of Isaac scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Enlightenment (51% 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 Enlightenment
Choose Enlightenment if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Enlightenment launched in 2018.
Both The Binding of Isaac and Enlightenment sit in Action and Indie 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
 The Binding of Isaac |  Enlightenment | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (23,345 reviews) | 51% positive (51 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl | LizardKing |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Binding of Isaac (2011) is 7 years older than Enlightenment (2018).
- The Binding of Isaac scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Enlightenment (51% positive).
- The Binding of Isaac is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Enlightenment (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- The Binding of Isaac is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Enlightenment has no Deck rating yet.
The Binding of Isaac vs Enlightenment — FAQ
- Should I play The Binding of Isaac or Enlightenment first?
- If you want chronology, The Binding of Isaac (2011) came out before Enlightenment (2018). 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 The Binding of Isaac and Enlightenment similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 The Binding of Isaac run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Binding of Isaac is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Enlightenment doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.