Choose XEL
Choose XEL if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. XEL launched in 2022.
XEL vs Eternal Blade
XEL and Eternal Blade both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. XEL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eternal Blade 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 Eternal Blade
Choose Eternal Blade if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound.
Both XEL and Eternal Blade sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 XEL |  Eternal Blade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 44.7% positive (47 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tiny Roar | Shibui Labs LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- XEL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eternal Blade has no Deck rating yet.
XEL vs Eternal Blade — FAQ
- Are XEL and Eternal Blade similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does XEL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — XEL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Eternal Blade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.