Choose Aeterna Noctis
Choose Aeterna Noctis if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Aeterna Noctis launched in 2021.
Aeterna Noctis vs Afterimage
Aeterna Noctis and Afterimage 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 2 years older than Afterimage (2023). Afterimage scores higher on Steam reviews (85.6% positive) than Aeterna Noctis (79.9% 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 Afterimage
Choose Afterimage if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.6% positive across 1,349 reviews.
Both Aeterna Noctis and Afterimage 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 |  Afterimage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (899 reviews) | 85.6% positive (1,349 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aeternum Game Studios S.L | Aurogon Shanghai |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Aeterna Noctis (2021) is 2 years older than Afterimage (2023).
- Afterimage scores higher on Steam reviews (85.6% positive) than Aeterna Noctis (79.9% positive).
- Afterimage is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Aeterna Noctis (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Aeterna Noctis vs Afterimage — FAQ
- Which is better, Aeterna Noctis or Afterimage?
- On Steam reviews Afterimage scores higher (85.6% positive) than Aeterna Noctis (79.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Afterimage is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Aeterna Noctis or Afterimage first?
- If you want chronology, Aeterna Noctis (2021) came out before Afterimage (2023). 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 Afterimage 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 Afterimage have multiplayer like Aeterna Noctis?
- No. Aeterna Noctis supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Afterimage is listed as single-player only.
- Do Aeterna Noctis and Afterimage both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.