Choose Eldritch University
Choose Eldritch University if you want an Indie experience. Eldritch University launched in 2020.
Eldritch University vs Selene ~Apoptosis~
Eldritch University and Selene ~Apoptosis~ 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. Eldritch University (2020) is 3 years older than Selene ~Apoptosis~ (2023). Selene ~Apoptosis~ is free; Eldritch University is paid (5.99 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 Selene ~Apoptosis~
Choose Selene ~Apoptosis~ if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,067 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Eldritch University and Selene ~Apoptosis~ sit in Adventure 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
 Eldritch University |  Selene ~Apoptosis~ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 87.3% positive (1,067 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nightshade | Viscum key, Nupu Neko Dev |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Eldritch University (2020) is 3 years older than Selene ~Apoptosis~ (2023).
- Selene ~Apoptosis~ is free; Eldritch University is paid (5.99 USD).
- Selene ~Apoptosis~ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Eldritch University has no Deck rating yet.
Eldritch University vs Selene ~Apoptosis~ — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch University or Selene ~Apoptosis~ first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch University (2020) came out before Selene ~Apoptosis~ (2023). 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 Eldritch University and Selene ~Apoptosis~ 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.
- Is Selene ~Apoptosis~ free?
- Yes — Selene ~Apoptosis~ is a free-to-play Steam title. Eldritch University is paid (5.99 USD).