Choose Arx Fatalis
Choose Arx Fatalis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,204 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arx Fatalis vs Whatever It Takes
Arx Fatalis and Whatever It Takes both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Arx Fatalis (2007) is 19 years older than Whatever It Takes (2026). Arx Fatalis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Whatever It Takes 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 Whatever It Takes
Choose Whatever It Takes if you want an Action and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Whatever It Takes launched in 2026.
Both Arx Fatalis and Whatever It Takes sit in 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
 Arx Fatalis |  Whatever It Takes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (1,204 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arkane Studios | Next Genium |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Arx Fatalis (2007) is 19 years older than Whatever It Takes (2026).
- Arx Fatalis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Whatever It Takes has no Deck rating yet.
Arx Fatalis vs Whatever It Takes — FAQ
- Should I play Arx Fatalis or Whatever It Takes first?
- If you want chronology, Arx Fatalis (2007) came out before Whatever It Takes (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 Arx Fatalis and Whatever It Takes similar?
- They overlap on 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 Arx Fatalis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Arx Fatalis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Whatever It Takes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.