Choose Explorer of Yggdrasil
Choose Explorer of Yggdrasil if you want an Indie and RPG experience. Explorer of Yggdrasil launched in 2021.
Explorer of Yggdrasil vs Encode Encore!
Explorer of Yggdrasil and Encode Encore! both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021) is 5 years older than Encode Encore! (2026). Encode Encore! is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Explorer of Yggdrasil (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Encode Encore!
Choose Encode Encore! if it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Encode Encore! launched in 2026.
Both Explorer of Yggdrasil and Encode Encore! sit in 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
 Explorer of Yggdrasil |  Encode Encore! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Train | GoldenPot |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021) is 5 years older than Encode Encore! (2026).
- Encode Encore! is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Explorer of Yggdrasil (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Explorer of Yggdrasil is Deck Unsupported, Encode Encore! is Deck Verified.
Explorer of Yggdrasil vs Encode Encore! — FAQ
- Should I play Explorer of Yggdrasil or Encode Encore! first?
- If you want chronology, Explorer of Yggdrasil (2021) came out before Encode Encore! (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 Explorer of Yggdrasil and Encode Encore! similar?
- They overlap on 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.