Choose Combat Complex
Choose Combat Complex if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Combat Complex launched in 2024.
Combat Complex vs Eldritch Exterminators
Combat Complex and Eldritch Exterminators both land in Action, RPG, Early Access 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, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Eldritch Exterminators (2023) is 1 year older than Combat Complex (2024). Both sit near 80% positive on Steam (Combat Complex: 43 reviews, Eldritch Exterminators: 20). 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 Eldritch Exterminators
Choose Eldritch Exterminators if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eldritch Exterminators launched in 2023.
Both Combat Complex and Eldritch Exterminators sit in Action, RPG, and Early Access on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (79.1% vs 80% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Combat Complex |  Eldritch Exterminators | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG, Early Access | Action, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (43 reviews) | 80% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spherical Horse Studios | Ephern Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Eldritch Exterminators (2023) is 1 year older than Combat Complex (2024).
- Both sit near 80% positive on Steam (Combat Complex: 43 reviews, Eldritch Exterminators: 20).
- Eldritch Exterminators is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Combat Complex (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Combat Complex is Deck Playable, Eldritch Exterminators is Deck Verified.
Combat Complex vs Eldritch Exterminators — FAQ
- Should I play Combat Complex or Eldritch Exterminators first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch Exterminators (2023) came out before Combat Complex (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 Combat Complex and Eldritch Exterminators similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG, Early Access 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.