Choose The First Odyssey
Choose The First Odyssey if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The First Odyssey launched in 2022.
The First Odyssey vs El Virus
The First Odyssey and El Virus 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. The First Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than El Virus (2024). The First Odyssey is free; El Virus is paid (1.99 USD). 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 El Virus
Choose El Virus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. El Virus launched in 2024.
Both The First Odyssey and El Virus 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
 The First Odyssey |  El Virus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 25% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sphaera Studios | Byakko Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The First Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than El Virus (2024).
- The First Odyssey is free; El Virus is paid (1.99 USD).
- The First Odyssey is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; El Virus has no Deck rating yet.
The First Odyssey vs El Virus — FAQ
- Should I play The First Odyssey or El Virus first?
- If you want chronology, The First Odyssey (2022) came out before El Virus (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 First Odyssey and El Virus 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.
- Is The First Odyssey free?
- Yes — The First Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. El Virus is paid (1.99 USD).
- Does The First Odyssey run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The First Odyssey is rated Deck Playable by Valve. El Virus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.