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 Aeterna Lucis
Aeterna Noctis and Aeterna Lucis 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 5 years older than Aeterna Lucis (2026). Aeterna Noctis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Aeterna Lucis has no Deck rating yet. 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 Aeterna Lucis
Choose Aeterna Lucis if you want a RPG game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Aeterna Lucis launched in 2026.
Both Aeterna Noctis and Aeterna Lucis 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 |  Aeterna Lucis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (899 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aeternum Game Studios S.L | Aeternum Game Studios S.L |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Aeterna Noctis (2021) is 5 years older than Aeterna Lucis (2026).
- Aeterna Noctis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Aeterna Lucis has no Deck rating yet.
Aeterna Noctis vs Aeterna Lucis — FAQ
- Should I play Aeterna Noctis or Aeterna Lucis first?
- If you want chronology, Aeterna Noctis (2021) came out before Aeterna Lucis (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 Aeterna Noctis and Aeterna Lucis 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 Aeterna Lucis have multiplayer like Aeterna Noctis?
- No. Aeterna Noctis supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Aeterna Lucis is listed as single-player only.
- Does Aeterna Noctis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Aeterna Noctis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Aeterna Lucis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.