Choose Elementallis
Choose Elementallis if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Elementallis launched in 2026.
Elementallis vs Horn of Balance
Elementallis and Horn of Balance 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. Elementallis (2026) is 1 year older than Horn of Balance (2027). Elementallis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Horn of Balance has no Deck rating yet. 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 Horn of Balance
Choose Horn of Balance if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Horn of Balance launched in 2027.
Both Elementallis and Horn of Balance sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Elementallis |  Horn of Balance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.29 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (75 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AnKae Games | Martijn den Hollander |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Elementallis (2026) is 1 year older than Horn of Balance (2027).
- Elementallis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Horn of Balance has no Deck rating yet.
Elementallis vs Horn of Balance — FAQ
- Should I play Elementallis or Horn of Balance first?
- If you want chronology, Elementallis (2026) came out before Horn of Balance (2027). 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 Elementallis and Horn of Balance 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 Elementallis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Elementallis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Horn of Balance doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.