Choose Ember Knights
Choose Ember Knights if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,771 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ember Knights vs Tor Eternum
Ember Knights and Tor Eternum both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Tor Eternum (2022) is 1 year older than Ember Knights (2023). Ember Knights scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Tor Eternum (77.8% 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 Tor Eternum
Choose Tor Eternum if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tor Eternum launched in 2022.
Both Ember Knights and Tor Eternum sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ember Knights |  Tor Eternum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (3,771 reviews) | 77.8% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Doom Turtle | Sorcerous Gaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Tor Eternum (2022) is 1 year older than Ember Knights (2023).
- Ember Knights scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Tor Eternum (77.8% positive).
- Tor Eternum is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Ember Knights (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Ember Knights is Deck Verified, Tor Eternum is Deck Unsupported.
Ember Knights vs Tor Eternum — FAQ
- Should I play Ember Knights or Tor Eternum first?
- If you want chronology, Tor Eternum (2022) came out before Ember Knights (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 Ember Knights and Tor Eternum similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Ember Knights and Tor Eternum have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ember Knights ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Tor Eternum ships Online Co-op, Co-op.