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Blades of Time vs AeternoBlade II: Infinity

Blades of Time and AeternoBlade II: Infinity both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Blades of Time (2012) is 8 years older than AeternoBlade II: Infinity (2020). AeternoBlade II: Infinity scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Blades of Time (78.7% positive). 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 Blades of Time

Choose Blades of Time if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blades of Time launched in 2012.

Choose AeternoBlade II: Infinity

Choose AeternoBlade II: Infinity if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. AeternoBlade II: Infinity launched in 2020.

Both Blades of Time and AeternoBlade II: Infinity sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Blades of Time vs AeternoBlade II: Infinity — Steam metadata comparison
Blades of Time — Steam game coverBlades of TimeAeternoBlade II: Infinity — Steam game coverAeternoBlade II: Infinity
Released20122020
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews78.7% positive (329 reviews)89.5% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersGaijin Entertainment CorporationCorecell Technology Co.,Ltd

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Blades of Time vs AeternoBlade II: Infinity — FAQ

Should I play Blades of Time or AeternoBlade II: Infinity first?
If you want chronology, Blades of Time (2012) came out before AeternoBlade II: Infinity (2020). 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 Blades of Time and AeternoBlade II: Infinity similar?
They overlap on Action 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 AeternoBlade II: Infinity have multiplayer like Blades of Time?
No. Blades of Time supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while AeternoBlade II: Infinity is listed as single-player only.
Does Blades of Time run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Blades of Time is rated Deck Playable by Valve. AeternoBlade II: Infinity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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