Choose Mato Anomalies
Choose Mato Anomalies if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mato Anomalies launched in 2023.
Mato Anomalies vs Eternal Anima
Mato Anomalies and Eternal Anima 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. Mato Anomalies (2023) is 4 years older than Eternal Anima (2027). Mato Anomalies is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eternal Anima 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 Eternal Anima
Choose Eternal Anima if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Eternal Anima launched in 2027.
Both Mato Anomalies and Eternal Anima 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
 Mato Anomalies |  Eternal Anima | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 72.9% positive (48 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arrowiz | Marvelous Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Mato Anomalies (2023) is 4 years older than Eternal Anima (2027).
- Mato Anomalies is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eternal Anima has no Deck rating yet.
Mato Anomalies vs Eternal Anima — FAQ
- Should I play Mato Anomalies or Eternal Anima first?
- If you want chronology, Mato Anomalies (2023) came out before Eternal Anima (2027). 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 Mato Anomalies and Eternal Anima 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 Mato Anomalies run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mato Anomalies is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Eternal Anima doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.