Choose Eigengrau
Choose Eigengrau if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Eigengrau launched in 2023.
Eigengrau vs Ace Survivors
Eigengrau and Ace Survivors both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Eigengrau (2023) is 3 years older than Ace Survivors (2026). Ace Survivors is free; Eigengrau is paid (9.99 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 Ace Survivors
Choose Ace Survivors if you want a Free To Play game with Gamepad Recommended, Playable without Timed Input, and #category_contrast_controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ace Survivors launched in 2026.
Both Eigengrau and Ace Survivors sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Eigengrau |  Ace Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (57 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Martin Mauersics | Rhombus Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Eigengrau (2023) is 3 years older than Ace Survivors (2026).
- Ace Survivors is free; Eigengrau is paid (9.99 USD).
- Eigengrau has co-op; Ace Survivors does not.
- Eigengrau is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ace Survivors has no Deck rating yet.
Eigengrau vs Ace Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Eigengrau or Ace Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Eigengrau (2023) came out before Ace Survivors (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 Eigengrau and Ace Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Ace Survivors have multiplayer like Eigengrau?
- No. Eigengrau supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Ace Survivors is listed as single-player only.
- Is Ace Survivors free?
- Yes — Ace Survivors is a free-to-play Steam title. Eigengrau is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Eigengrau run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Eigengrau is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ace Survivors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.