Choose Element X
Choose Element X if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Element X launched in 2020.
Element X vs RAM: Random Access Mayhem
Element X and RAM: Random Access Mayhem both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Element X (2020) is 5 years older than RAM: Random Access Mayhem (2025). Element X is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than RAM: Random Access Mayhem (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
Choose RAM: Random Access Mayhem if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RAM: Random Access Mayhem launched in 2025.
Both Element X and RAM: Random Access Mayhem sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Element X |  RAM: Random Access Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 98.9% positive (533 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aerobox Games | Xylem Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Element X (2020) is 5 years older than RAM: Random Access Mayhem (2025).
- Element X is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than RAM: Random Access Mayhem (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- RAM: Random Access Mayhem is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Element X has no Deck rating yet.
Element X vs RAM: Random Access Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play Element X or RAM: Random Access Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, Element X (2020) came out before RAM: Random Access Mayhem (2025). 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 Element X and RAM: Random Access Mayhem similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.