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Skeletal Avenger vs Epica

Skeletal Avenger and Epica both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Epica (2020) is 1 year older than Skeletal Avenger (2021). Epica is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than Skeletal Avenger (9.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 Skeletal Avenger

Choose Skeletal Avenger if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Skeletal Avenger launched in 2021.

Choose Epica

Choose Epica if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epica launched in 2020.

Both Skeletal Avenger and Epica sit in Action, Indie, and 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

Skeletal Avenger vs Epica — Steam metadata comparison
Skeletal Avenger — Steam game coverSkeletal AvengerEpica — Steam game coverEpica
Released20212020
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price16.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews89.7% positive (97 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
Developers10tons LtdSpace Alpha

Side by side

Skeletal Avenger vs Epica — FAQ

Should I play Skeletal Avenger or Epica first?
If you want chronology, Epica (2020) came out before Skeletal Avenger (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 Skeletal Avenger and Epica similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
Does Epica have multiplayer like Skeletal Avenger?
No. Skeletal Avenger supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Epica is listed as single-player only.
Does Skeletal Avenger run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Skeletal Avenger is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Epica doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Skeletal Avenger vs Epica — Verdict (2026) · imho.run