Choose GHOSTWINTER
Choose GHOSTWINTER if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. GHOSTWINTER launched in 2020.
GHOSTWINTER vs ELEVATED
GHOSTWINTER and ELEVATED 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. GHOSTWINTER (2020) is 2 years older than ELEVATED (2022). GHOSTWINTER is free; ELEVATED is paid (5.99 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 ELEVATED
Choose ELEVATED if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Online Co-op, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. ELEVATED launched in 2022.
Both GHOSTWINTER and ELEVATED sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 GHOSTWINTER |  ELEVATED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 48% positive (25 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Dimpiks | Kerim Kumbasar |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- GHOSTWINTER (2020) is 2 years older than ELEVATED (2022).
- GHOSTWINTER is free; ELEVATED is paid (5.99 USD).
- ELEVATED has co-op; GHOSTWINTER does not.
- GHOSTWINTER is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ELEVATED has no Deck rating yet.
GHOSTWINTER vs ELEVATED — FAQ
- Should I play GHOSTWINTER or ELEVATED first?
- If you want chronology, GHOSTWINTER (2020) came out before ELEVATED (2022). 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 GHOSTWINTER and ELEVATED 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.
- Is GHOSTWINTER free?
- Yes — GHOSTWINTER is a free-to-play Steam title. ELEVATED is paid (5.99 USD).
- Does GHOSTWINTER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GHOSTWINTER is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ELEVATED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.