Choose Enshrouded
Choose Enshrouded if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Adjustable Text Size. 109,850 Steam reviews back the pick.
Enshrouded vs Cloudheim
Enshrouded and Cloudheim both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Cloudheim (2025) is 1 year older than Enshrouded (2026). Cloudheim scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Enshrouded (85.9% 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 Cloudheim
Choose Cloudheim if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloudheim launched in 2025.
Both Enshrouded and Cloudheim sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (85.9% vs 87.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Enshrouded |  Cloudheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (109,850 reviews) | 87.1% positive (682 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Keen Games GmbH | Noodle Cat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Cloudheim (2025) is 1 year older than Enshrouded (2026).
- Cloudheim scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Enshrouded (85.9% positive).
- Cloudheim is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Enshrouded (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Enshrouded is Deck Unsupported, Cloudheim is Deck Playable.
Enshrouded vs Cloudheim — FAQ
- Which is better, Enshrouded or Cloudheim?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Enshrouded sits at 85.9% positive (109,850 reviews), Cloudheim at 87.1% (682). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Enshrouded or Cloudheim first?
- If you want chronology, Cloudheim (2025) came out before Enshrouded (2026). 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 Enshrouded and Cloudheim similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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 Enshrouded and Cloudheim have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Enshrouded ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cloudheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op.