Choose EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
Choose EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken if you want a Strategy and Indie game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken launched in 2022.
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken vs ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (2022) is 3 years older than ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (2025). ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (72% 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 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
Choose ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 72,420 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken |  ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (82 reviews) | 87.2% positive (72,420 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TrinityBJ | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (2022) is 3 years older than ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (2025).
- ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (72% positive).
- EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (18.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken vs ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN — FAQ
- Should I play EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken or ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN first?
- If you want chronology, EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (2022) came out before ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (2025). 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 EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Do both EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN ships Online Co-op, Co-op.