The Elm Game vs Splurge
The Elm Game and Splurge both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. The Elm Game (2021) is 3 years older than Splurge (2024). Splurge is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Elm Game (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Elm Game |  Splurge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Michel | Epicjedster |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- The Elm Game (2021) is 3 years older than Splurge (2024).
- Splurge is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Elm Game (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The Elm Game vs Splurge — FAQ
- Should I play The Elm Game or Splurge first?
- If you want chronology, The Elm Game (2021) came out before Splurge (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 The Elm Game and Splurge similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.