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The Last of Us™ Part I vs Aeternum Infecti

The Last of Us™ Part I and Aeternum Infecti both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 3 years older than Aeternum Infecti (2026). The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Aeternum Infecti 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 The Last of Us™ Part I

Choose The Last of Us™ Part I if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 27,610 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Aeternum Infecti

Choose Aeternum Infecti if you want an Early Access game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Aeternum Infecti launched in 2026.

Both The Last of Us™ Part I and Aeternum Infecti sit in Action 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 Last of Us™ Part I vs Aeternum Infecti — Steam metadata comparison
The Last of Us™ Part I — Steam game coverThe Last of Us™ Part IAeternum Infecti — Steam game coverAeternum Infecti
Released20232026
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price59.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews83.7% positive (27,610 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNaughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy StudiosBeyonDivision Studios

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The Last of Us™ Part I vs Aeternum Infecti — FAQ

Should I play The Last of Us™ Part I or Aeternum Infecti first?
If you want chronology, The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) came out before Aeternum Infecti (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 The Last of Us™ Part I and Aeternum Infecti similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does The Last of Us™ Part I run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Last of Us™ Part I is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Aeternum Infecti doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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