Choose Island SAGA
Choose Island SAGA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Island SAGA launched in 2020.
Island SAGA vs Explorer of Yggdrasil
Island SAGA and Explorer of Yggdrasil 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. Island SAGA (2020) is 1 year older than Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021). Explorer of Yggdrasil scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Island SAGA (83.1% 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 Explorer of Yggdrasil
Choose Explorer of Yggdrasil if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Explorer of Yggdrasil launched in 2021.
Both Island SAGA and Explorer of Yggdrasil sit in RPG 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
 Island SAGA |  Explorer of Yggdrasil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (77 reviews) | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kamichichi | Black Train |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Island SAGA (2020) is 1 year older than Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021).
- Explorer of Yggdrasil scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Island SAGA (83.1% positive).
- Explorer of Yggdrasil is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Island SAGA (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Island SAGA vs Explorer of Yggdrasil — FAQ
- Should I play Island SAGA or Explorer of Yggdrasil first?
- If you want chronology, Island SAGA (2020) came out before Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021). 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 Island SAGA and Explorer of Yggdrasil 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.