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Eternal Evil vs PATHOGEN X

Eternal Evil and PATHOGEN X 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. Eternal Evil (2022) is 2 years older than PATHOGEN X (2024). Eternal Evil scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than PATHOGEN X (69.7% 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 Eternal Evil

Choose Eternal Evil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Eternal Evil launched in 2022.

Choose PATHOGEN X

Choose PATHOGEN X if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. PATHOGEN X launched in 2024.

Both Eternal Evil and PATHOGEN X 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

Eternal Evil vs PATHOGEN X — Steam metadata comparison
Eternal Evil — Steam game coverEternal EvilPATHOGEN X — Steam game coverPATHOGEN X
Released20222024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price8.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews74.1% positive (290 reviews)69.7% positive (76 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersHonor GamesBraveCat'Studios

Side by side

Eternal Evil vs PATHOGEN X — FAQ

Should I play Eternal Evil or PATHOGEN X first?
If you want chronology, Eternal Evil (2022) came out before PATHOGEN X (2024). 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 Eternal Evil and PATHOGEN X 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.
Eternal Evil vs PATHOGEN X — Verdict (2026) · imho.run