Choose Estencel
Choose Estencel if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Estencel launched in 2023.
Estencel vs Rivals' Duel
Estencel and Rivals' Duel 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. Rivals' Duel is free; Estencel is paid (0.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 Rivals' Duel
Choose Rivals' Duel if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Both Estencel and Rivals' Duel sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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
 Estencel |  Rivals' Duel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69% positive (71 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Rone Vine | Deborg Desolation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Rivals' Duel is free; Estencel is paid (0.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Estencel is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rivals' Duel has no Deck rating yet.
Estencel vs Rivals' Duel — FAQ
- Are Estencel and Rivals' Duel 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.
- Do both Estencel and Rivals' Duel have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Estencel ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Rivals' Duel ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Rivals' Duel free?
- Yes — Rivals' Duel is a free-to-play Steam title. Estencel is paid (0.99 USD).
- Does Estencel run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Estencel is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rivals' Duel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.