Choose Aeterna Noctis
Choose Aeterna Noctis if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Aeterna Noctis launched in 2021.
Aeterna Noctis vs Imp of the Sun
Aeterna Noctis and Imp of the Sun 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. Aeterna Noctis (2021) is 1 year older than Imp of the Sun (2022). Aeterna Noctis scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than Imp of the Sun (66% positive). 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 Imp of the Sun
Choose Imp of the Sun if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Imp of the Sun launched in 2022.
Both Aeterna Noctis and Imp of the Sun 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
 Aeterna Noctis |  Imp of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (899 reviews) | 66% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aeternum Game Studios S.L | Sunwolf Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Aeterna Noctis (2021) is 1 year older than Imp of the Sun (2022).
- Aeterna Noctis scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than Imp of the Sun (66% positive).
- Imp of the Sun is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Aeterna Noctis (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Aeterna Noctis is Deck Verified, Imp of the Sun is Deck Playable.
Aeterna Noctis vs Imp of the Sun — FAQ
- Should I play Aeterna Noctis or Imp of the Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Aeterna Noctis (2021) came out before Imp of the Sun (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 Aeterna Noctis and Imp of the Sun 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 Imp of the Sun have multiplayer like Aeterna Noctis?
- No. Aeterna Noctis supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Imp of the Sun is listed as single-player only.